Obituaries
Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries
Donna Francis
Nov 29, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Donna Draper Francis, age 83, of Cookeville, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday November 29, 2025. Born on August 20, 1942, she was the devoted wife of the late Dr. William C. Francis, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, family, and service. Donna was a fun-loving woman who cherished laughter, especially when shared with...
Judy Lynn Weaver
Nov 28, 2025
DYER CHAPEL-Judy Lynn Weaver, born on April 5, 1959, in Cookeville, TN passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville at the age of 66. A long-time resident of Baxter, Judy dedicated her life to her family and community, exemplifying the spirit of care and dedication in all that she did.
A proud graduate of...
Sue Box
Nov 26, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Sue Ray Kemp Box, born on October 6, 1937, in Buffalo Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday November 26, 2025, at NHC of Cookeville, Tennessee. She was a cherished member of her community and dedicated her life to her family, her church, and her profession.
Sue enjoyed a remarkable career, retiring after 27 years as secretary at Cookeville...
Dean and Wilma Peoples
Nov 26, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Mr. Hoyt Dean Peoples, age 79, and his beloved wife, Wilma Lee Peoples, age 76, of South Pittsburg, TN died suddenly on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at their residence.
Dean and Wilma were married September 16, 1967, having just recently celebrated 58 years of marriage. Together, they are survived by their son, James Vince Peoples (Katie Stewart) of...
Michelle Wilson
Nov 26, 2025
BAXTER CHAPEL-Miss Michelle Wilson, born on July 14, 1971, in Cookeville, TN, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center at the age of 54.
Despite facing the challenges of being disabled, Michelle exemplified determination and resilience throughout her life. She proudly graduated from Upperman High School in Baxter, an achievement that stands testament to her...
Jesse Anderson
Nov 25, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Jesse Thomas Anderson, 79, of Cookeville, TN, passed away peacefully at NHC in Cookeville on Tuesday November 25, 2025. Jesse was born on August 26, 1946 in Cookeville, the only child of Eva and Joe Anderson. He attended Parkview Elementary and Castle Heights Military Academy for high school. He later studied at Tennessee Tech. Jesse worked in...
Ella Mae Keith Lee
Nov 25, 2025
DYER CHAPEL-Ella Mae Keith Lee passed away Tuesday November 25, 2025 at NHC Healthcare in Farragut, TN.
She was born April 29, 1934 in Baxter, TN to the late Virgil and Pearlie Vickers Keith.
After graduating high school from Baxter Seminary, Ella moved to Nashville where she met and married Jack Lee in 1961. She and Jack raised their family in Hendersonville...
Elizabeth Dolores Stewart
Nov 24, 2025
DYER CHAPEL - Elizabeth D. Stewart, age 88 of Cookeville, TN, formerly of Orange County, California, passed from this life at Grandview Post Acute and was ready for the Lord to take her Home on Monday, November 24, 2025. She was born August 8, 1937 in Fredericktown, PA to the late Giovanni "John" Francesco Camillo Burchianti and Clementa "Clementina" (née...
Anna Owens Whitefield
Nov 24, 2025
BAXTER CHAPEL - Anna L. Whitefield, 88, Marshfield, WI, formerly of Baxter, TN, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Three Oaks Health Services in Marshfield.
Anna was born on January 3, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio to Charles and Nila (Burns) Owens. She graduated from Albany High School in 1955. She was united in marriage to P.V. Whitefield on April...
Wade Ashley Raines
Nov 23, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Wade Ashley Raines passed away peacefully and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 23, at Bailey Manor in Cookeville, Tennessee, at the age of 78.
He was born on February 16, 1947, to Quincy W. and Charlyne Ashley Raines, in Memphis, Tennessee.
He was a devoted husband to his wife, Anita...
Stan Seitz
Nov 23, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Stan Seitz, age 78, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on Sunday November 23, 2025 in the Emergency Room of Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on February 2, 1947 in McGregor, Iowa to the late Donald Frank and Velma May Jackson Seitz.
Mr. Seitz graduated from Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he studied Mechanical Engineering.
A...
Chris Carter
Nov 22, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Christopher Paul Carter was a beloved and cherished father, and dedicated parent to Austin, his special-needs child. Chris was a cherished son and the heart of his mom’s life. He was loved dearly by his sister, brother-in-law, friends, and father.
Chris passed away Saturday November 22, 2025. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in the home of his...
Dale Leo Johns
Nov 20, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Dale Leo Johns passed away Thursday November 20, 2025 at his home in Silver Point, TN surrounded by his family. He was born on December 30, 1944 to Ernest Leo and Lois Jane Johns. Dale attended Mount Summit High School and graduated in 1963, alongside his twin (and older by fifteen minutes) sister, Gayle. Dale was a...
Dr. Rodney L. Carlson
Nov 20, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Dr. Rodney L Carlson of Cookeville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2025 at the age of 85.
Rodney was born in Philipsburg, PA on October 12, 1940 as the only child to Gunnard and Dorothy Carlson. He graduated from Penn State University in 1962 with a degree in Civil Engineering and worked in the steel industry...
Mary Kathleen Davis
Nov 19, 2025
DYER CHAPEL-Mary Kathleen Davis, born on April 22, 1934, in White County, Tennessee, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at NHC of Cookeville at the age of 91. She was a cherished individual, remembered for her unwavering devotion to family, her passion for her work, and her active role within her church community.
Kathleen enjoyed a distinguished career...
Albert Nash
Nov 18, 2025
DYER CHAPEL-Albert "Bill" Nash, a devoted dairy farmer, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 86. He was born on December 26, 1938, in Putnam County, Tennessee, and lived a life that embodied the values of hard work, dedication, and service to his community.
Bill's passion for agriculture began at...
L.K. "Keith" Crouch
Nov 17, 2025
DYER CHAPEL - Lewis Keith Crouch, known professionally as L.K. and to family as Keith, passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on the afternoon of Monday November 17, surrounded by his loving family.
L.K. was born on June 6, 1959 in Paducah, KY at Western Baptist Hospital to Bobby and Sarah Crouch. L.K. graduated Paducah Tilghman High School in 1977....
Elaine Burton
Nov 16, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Elaine Burton, born on July 29, 1942, passed away on Sunday November 16, 2025, at NHC of Cookeville. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and dedication that touched the lives of many.
For over 20 years, Elaine served as a legal administrative assistant, first with Aaron Paul Thompson and then with William Draper for an additional...
Bonnie Gardner
Nov 15, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Funeral services for Mrs. Marland Yvonne "Bonnie" Gardner, age 91 will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Rev. Jonathan Young will officiate. Interment will follow in the Algood Heritage Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the...
Jonathan Benjamin Currence
Nov 14, 2025
BAXTER CHAPEL-Jonathan Benjamin Currence, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away at his home in Buffalo Valley, Tennessee, on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 41. Born on November 25, 1983, in Knoxville, TN, Jonathan was an Army veteran who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom, receiving the Purple Heart, he demonstrated a commendable spirit of service...
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