Obituaries
Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries
Melvin Lee Turner
Sep 12, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Melvin Lee Turner, born on January 26, 1959, in Berea, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Grandview Care in Cookeville, Tennessee at the age of 66. A devoted family man and cherished friend, Melvin's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his career in the manufacturing industry and his passions outside of...
Danny Roberts
Sep 12, 2025
Funeral services for Mr. Danny Wayne Roberts, age 72 of Cookeville, will be held Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Dyer Chapel of Hooper, Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
His family will receive friends Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until service...
Annette Poston
Sep 11, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Annette Poston, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 11, 2025, at NHC of Cookeville. Born on November 15, 1938, in Wrightsville, Georgia, Annette was a beloved member of the Cookeville community and a cherished family matriarch.
Annette's career spanned several meaningful roles. She began her journey working at McCord Winn in Cookeville. She later became a...
Mildred Anderson
Sep 10, 2025
BAXTER CHAPEL-Mildred Anderson, 88, a beloved member of the Silver Point community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee. Born on September 15, 1936, in Silver Point, TN, she was the daughter of the late Ewin and Edith Tucker Carr.
Mildred was a devoted wife to her husband of 59 years, Alfred...
Sue Goodwin
Sep 9, 2025
Mrs. Sue Goodwin, age 92 of Crossville, died Tuesday September 9th at NHC Healthcare, Cookeville. Arrangements are incomplete and a full obituary will post later.
Greg Craig
Sep 9, 2025
HORNER CHAPEL - Gregory Dean “Poppy” Craig , age 68, of Nashville, TN went to be with the Lord peacefully with his spouse by his side at Alive Hospice on Tuesday, September 9,2025.
Born on February 3, 1957, at UT Hospital in Knoxville, TN, Greg lived a life marked by dedication to family, faith, and hard work. A beloved husband, father,...
William Horn
Sep 6, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - William Glenn Horn, 82, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on May 1, 1943, in Williamson, West Virginia, William led a life defined by service, ambition, and hard work.
At the age of 17, William answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the U.S....
Opal Lee Burris
Sep 6, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Opal Lee Burris passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her home in Cookeville. A lifelong resident of Putnam County, she was born on November 20, 1928 to Pleasant and Effie Horner.Opal was a graduate of the Algood High School Class of 1948. She served as Putnam County Register of Deeds from 1986 until her retirement in...
Asher Hayes Bolton
Sep 4, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Asher Hayes Bolton was born on Thursday September 4, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, where he also peacefully departed from this world on the same day, and went to be with Jesus for eternity. Although his time with us was brief, the light he brought into the lives of his family is immeasurable.
Asher was the cherished...
Robbie Warden Loftis
Sep 4, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Robbie Sue Warden Loftis passed away on Thursday September 4, 2025, in Hendersonville, TN, at the age of 94. Born on May 12, 1931, in Jackson County, TN, Robbie was a proud embodiment of independence, a strong-willed woman affectionately described as a "sassy Saddie."
Robbie began her work career at Automatic Electric, and for 20 years at Western...
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...
John "Jack" Zimmerman, Jr.
Aug 30, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - John (Jack) Zimmerman, Jr., of Cookeville, Tennessee, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his children on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 88. He exemplified friendliness, a strong work ethic, and thoughtful mentorship. He was characterized by the many ways he cared for his family and how he lived out his Christian faith...
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....
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