Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

Jun 4, 2024

Shanna Suzanne Frasier, a beacon of love and courage, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born on December 27, 1977, in Anderson County, Tennessee, Shanna lived a life marked by passion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to her family and community.

Shanna's family was the cornerstone of her life....

Jun 3, 2024

Mrs. Phyllis Jean Brown, 87 of Cookeville, died on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Life Care Center of Sparta.

She was born September 5, 1936 in Seville, OH to the late William Fredrick and Genevieve Thomas Dearth.

Mrs. Brown's wishes for cremation are being honored and her family will have a...

Jun 3, 2024

MARYVILLE/COOKEVILLE, TN-Minnie Geneva Roberts passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024, at the age of 86, in Maryville, Tennessee at Foothills Transitional Care & Rehabilitation. Born on April 9, 1938, in Cookeville, Tennessee, Geneva was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her, embodying the warmth and generosity of spirit that defined her life.

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Jun 2, 2024

Lulua Burnease (Bea) Hargis, age 96, passed away at Fairview Assisted Living in Grand Ledge, Michigan on June 2,2024. Before moving to Michigan Bea lived in Crossville, Tennessee, until the passing of her second husband, Earl Hargis.

After her mother’s death, Bea and her first husband, Austin, raised her younger siblings. She worked at Kellogg’s...

Jun 1, 2024

Betty Jean Sherrill, affectionately known as Betty to her friends and family, passed away on June 1, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Born on January 18, 1935, in Jackson County, TN, Betty's life can be described as a life well lived by a woman well loved.

Betty's journey began as...

May 31, 2024

Joyce Jordan Griggs, age 85, passed away peacefully May 31, 2024 in her Cookeville, TN home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 25, 1939, she is preceded in death by her mother and father Sallye Yancey Owlsey and Howard Owsley, brothers Howard Jean and Joe Owsley, son Mark Jordan, and previous husband of 50 years, Bill Jordan....

May 31, 2024

Robert Edwin Stewart, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born on March 17, 1952, in Detroit, MI, Robert's life and musical skills brought joy to those around him.

Throughout his life, he was a father to his children, Christy (Lynn) Dunn, Tracy (Crystal) Stewart,...

May 31, 2024

Wayne L. Thompson, a beacon of knowledge and faith, passed away on May 31, 2024, at the age of 78. Born in Washington, DC, Wayne grew up to be a man of great intellect and spirit, whose life journey brought warmth and enlightenment to all who knew him. His final years were spent in Cookeville, TN, surrounded by the...

May 30, 2024

Dayna Weaver, a cherished mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born on January 5, 1945, in Washington, PA, Dayna lived a full and vibrant life marked by her service to her country, her passion for art, investing, the great outdoors, and her unwavering love for her family. She...

May 29, 2024

Cynthia Carol Allen, a cherished daughter, loving wife, and beloved family member, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at her home in Deatsville, AL, at the age of 56. Born on December 28, 1967, to Kathleen Ellen Roe and the late Jimmie Preston Cumby, Cynthia's life was a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit....

May 28, 2024

Claudia Juanita Harris, known affectionately by friends and family as Juanita, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024, at the NHC of Smithville, TN. Born on April 13, 1928, in Algood, TN to the late Robert Lee and Ceril Rose Rittenberry Harris. Juanita's warm spirit and diligent work ethic were evident from an early age.

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May 27, 2024

MUDDY POND, TN-Mr. Odell McCowan, affectionately known as Odell to his friends and family, departed this life on May 27, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on September 29, 1938, in Overton County, TN, he was a lifelong resident of the area he cherished, and it was in this same beloved community that he drew his last breath,...

May 25, 2024

Jim "Shamus" Potter, lovingly known as Shamus to his friends and family, left this world peacefully on May 25, 2024, at the age of 72 at American House Senior Living in Murfreesboro, TN. Born on May 31, 1951, in Byron Center, MI to the late Alfred and Elizabeth Potter where he was raised on a dairy farm. Shamus was...

May 25, 2024

Mrs. Joyce Hofmeister, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, left us peacefully on May 25, 2024, in Cookeville, Tennessee. Joyce was born on June 30, 1941, in Overton County, Tennessee, a place she held dear throughout her life.

Joyce’s life was one marked by devotion to her family and her community. She was the beloved...

May 25, 2024

BAXTER-Cynthia Ann Thomas, affectionately known as Cindy, passed away peacefully at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN, on May 25, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on August 5, 1964, in Cookeville, TN, Cindy was a beacon of light and a source of strength for all who knew her.

Cindy was a 1982 graduate of Upperman High...

May 24, 2024

Jimmy Harlan McCloud, born on August 1, 1959, in Putnam County, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He is lovingly remembered for his steadfast dedication to his family and his tireless work ethic.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Vhonda Melton McCloud of Cookeville; his son, Harlan (Amanda) McCloud of Smithville; his daughter, Jenny...

May 24, 2024

Robert Barton Freeman passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, in Cookeville, TN, at the age of 86. Born on August 1, 1937, in Ponca City, OK, to the late Maxwell Barton Freeman and Edith Fudge Freeman. Robert was a man of integrity, humor, and profound love for his family and community. He grew up and attended school in...

May 23, 2024

BAXTER-Melissa Dawn Young, was born on December 31, 1977, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the age of 46.

Melissa is survived by her son Jayce Michael Young of Cookeville, TN, her mother Edith Ealey (Clyde Cunningham, Jr.) of the Boma Community, 3 sisters Traci Lane (Andy), Leslie Egerton (Jimmy) and Allie C. Ealey, 3...

May 23, 2024

Wanda Brown Stout Shanks, age 91, of Buffalo Valley, TN, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 23, 2024. Fittingly, she passed suddenly but peacefully at her home on the farm she cherished. Wanda was born on January 13, 1933, in Granville, TN, to the late Mr. Ferd Hargis Stout and Mrs. Velma Brown Stout. She was...

May 20, 2024

Dorothy Emma Bessler Mata, age 98, of Levittown, PA. died on May 20, 2024 at Heritage Point in Cookeville, TN. Dorothy was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 8, 1926 to Adolph and Emma Bessler. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Laureano Mata, her brothers Edwin and Alfred, and grandson Joseph.

Dorothy...