Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

Jun 25, 2024

James Richard Rose Sr., known affectionately as Jim to his friends and loved ones, passed away suddenly on June 25, 2024, at his residence in Cookeville, TN. Born on March 14, 1942, in Memphis, TN, Jim's journey through life was marked by dedication, kindness, and an unwavering love for his family.

Jim's early years were...

Jun 25, 2024

COOKEVILLE-Dorothy J. "Dottie" Golding, aged 74, devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024 encircled by the love of her devoted family after a courageous 4 ½ year battle with breast cancer. Born on November 4, 1949, in Glen Cove, NY to the late James and Dorothy Albertson, Dottie was a pillar of strength and...

Jun 23, 2024

Rita Louise Blanchard, a woman whose vibrant and colorful spirit influenced many, passed away on June 23, 2024, in her Cookeville, TN residence. Born on August 5, 1937, in Monroe, LA, Rita's life was a masterclass in the art of living boldly and leaving a legacy of laughter, learning, and love.

Rita, known for her...

Jun 22, 2024

Betty Jane Peach, 88 of Cookeville and formerly Orlando Florida, died Saturday, June 22, 2024 at NHC Healthcare of Sparta.

Betty was born on March 3, 1936 in Maryland.

Funeral Services and Interment will be at Highland Funeral Home & Highland Memory Gardens in Apopka, FL 407-869-1188

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Jun 21, 2024

Charles D. Howard passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024, in Cookeville, Tennessee. Born on November 14, 1943, in White County, TN, to the late Clifford and Dimple Huddleston Howard, Charles lived a full and active life.

A 1962 graduate of White County High School, Charles' work ethic and dedication to his community were evident...

Jun 19, 2024

D. Ray Collins, known by friends and family as Ray, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, at his residence in Cookeville. Born on March 4, 1928, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Ray was a man of honor, integrity, and kindness, whose presence was a blessing to all who knew him.

Ray's life was one of service...

Jun 19, 2024

William R. Jackson, known affectionately as Ray by his loved ones, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville at the age of 49. Born December 24, 1974, in Putnam Co. to William Edward and Patricia Lynn Woodard Jackson. Ray welled a life enriched with simplicity and dedication.

Ray's...

Jun 18, 2024

Funeral services for James Davis Watts, age 77, of Cookeville, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, Cookeville Chapel of Hooper, Huddleston, & Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Buddy Johnson will officiate. Interment will follow in the Cookeville City Cemetery.

Mr. Watts will lie in state on Thursday, June 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. The family...

Jun 17, 2024

Thelma Irene Poteet, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. Born on May 7, 1940, in Atlanta, GA, Thelma's life was a testament to the power of kindness, a warm smile, and unwavering faith.

Thelma was the cherished matriarch of a...

Jun 17, 2024

Michael J. Robichaud, affectionately known as Mike to all who knew him, passed away on June 17, 2024, in Cookeville, TN, at age 70. He was born on February 22, 1954, in Detroit, MI to John and Joyce Flatt Robichaud. Mike grew up to proudly serve in the US Navy during the Vietnam War, embodying dedication and courage.

Jun 17, 2024

Bettie Sue Goolsby Doyle passed from this life on June 17, 2024, at Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee.

She was born January 14, 1934 in Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee, to the late Theodore Rhymond Goolsby and Nancy Massa Goolsby.

Ms. Bettie was a graduate of Putnam County Senior High School class of...

Jun 14, 2024

DYER CHAPEL-Frances Mason Gibson, age 77, of Cookeville, Tennessee passed peacefully into the waiting arms of her Savior on June 14, 2024 at NHC of Cookeville. Fran was born in Louisville, Kentucky.

She put God and her family first. She stayed home to raise her daughter, Heather. She was an avid organic gardener and animal lover riding Hunter Jumper horses, raising...

Jun 13, 2024

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL-James Washington Allen, age 89, passed away June 13, 2024, in his home in Sparta Tennessee. He was born in a two-room cabin in Jackson County Tennessee on February 14, 1935, to Zenith & Sarah (Bessie) Allen.

On December 12, 1953, James married the love of his life, Ella Mai Pigg, also of Jackson County Tennessee. They were the parents...

Jun 11, 2024

DYER CHAPEL-Virginia Stone Dale passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born on May 6, 1935, in Russell, Arkansas, Virginia's life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family, her compassionate service to others, and her delightful sense of humor.

Virginia's early years were spent in the nurturing care of her parents, John Parrigin and...

Jun 9, 2024

DYER CHAPEL-David Gardiner Barrett, 74, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed from this life to his heavenly home on June 9, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

David was a man after God’s own heart. He loved worshipping and praising his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. David loved his family and cherished and encouraged each person individually. He loved finding any reason to...

Jun 8, 2024

COOKEVILLE - Rebecca I. Moss, 35, former student at Tn Tech, sadly passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Cookeville Tn, on June 8, 2024. Rebecca died from advanced stages of Myasthenia Gravis and other related diseases until she succumbed to them. She was survived by her mother, Rebecca L. Moss, Blanchester, Ohio (previously Iuka, MS), Father, John Edward...

Jun 7, 2024

James Elden Gatton, known affectionately as Jim to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024, in Cookeville, Tennessee. Born on October 25, 1941, in Lansing, Michigan, Jim's life was a testament to his resilience, kindness, and unwavering commitment to his family and community.

Jim's journey began as the cherished son of Robert...

Jun 7, 2024

COOKEVILLE - Lisa L Truitt, age 55, of Cookeville TN departed from this life on Friday, June 7,2024. She was born March 2, 1969 in Newark NJ to Louis & Patricia Williams.

She was a very special person who was loved and cherished by all who knew her. She was a creative and culinary spirit, who enjoyed...

Jun 6, 2024

Mary Ann Grider, age 29 of Cookeville, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 6th, 2024 at her home. She was born February 2, 1995. Mary was beloved by all who knew her. She will truly be missed, especially by those who provided support for her over the years at her home and those that had been currently providing support for...

Jun 5, 2024

COOKEVILLE-Mary Frances Carter, age 100 of Cookeville, Tennessee, was called to her heavenly home on

June 5, 2024, two weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday with family and friends.

Mary Frances was born on May 18, 1924 in Putnam County to Walter Thurman Bullock and Dimple Huddleston Bullock. Mary Frances graduated from Central...