Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

Duke Henley

May 10, 2024

Duke Roland Henley, a cherished soul known affectionately as Duke, departed this world on May 10, 2024, at the age of 50, in his hometown of Cookeville, TN. Born on October 18, 1973, in the same warm community, he lived a life marked by kindness, gentleness, and a loving nature that touched all who knew him.

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Mary Ellen Herron

May 9, 2024

Mary Ellen Herron, affectionately known as Mary, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on January 17, 1931, in Baxter, Tennessee, Mary was a beacon of kindness and love throughout her life. Her gentle spirit and unwavering compassion touched the hearts of all who knew her. Mary's final days were spent in Cookeville,...

Brenda Smith

May 9, 2024

COOKEVILLE-Brenda Ann Fox Smith, “Mema” as she was called by her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 9th, 2024 at NHC Healthcare with family by her side. She was loved and cared for there with the utmost kindness, grace, and compassion.

Brenda was born in Cookeville, TN...

Barbara Buckner

May 9, 2024

Barbara Jean Webb Buckner, known affectionately to all as Barbara, passed away peacefully at her residence in Cookeville, TN, on May 9, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on October 17, 1943, in Los Angeles, CA, Barbara grew up to be a woman of faith, strength, and unwavering love for her family.

Barbara's life...

Christine Grubbs Maxwell

May 8, 2024

Ruth Christine Grubbs Maxwell, 95 of Tupelo, MS and formerly of Baxter died Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

She was born January 8, 1929 in Nashville, Arkansas to the late Rev. J.C. and Ruth Verna Reagan Grubbs.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sandra Elaine Bos

May 8, 2024

Sandra Elaine Bos, a remarkable soul and known for her creativity and kindness, passed from this life on May 8, 2024, at her residence in Cookeville, TN at the age of 81.

Born in Holland, MI, on June 16, 1942, she lived a life enriched by art and the love of family.

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Jeff Mccrary

May 7, 2024

Jeffrey Allan McCrary, known affectionately as Jeff, left this world on May 7, 2024, at the age of 50. Born in Aberdeen, Mississippi, on September 16, 1973, Jeff's life was a testament to the joy and kindness he brought into the lives of those around him. His departure in Cookeville, Tennessee, is a moment of both sorrow and celebration...

Billie Ruth Gibbons

May 3, 2024

Billie Ruth "Tootsie" Gibbons, a source of love and selflessness, peacefully left this world on May 31, 2024, at the age of 93, at Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville, TN.

She was born on October 25, 1930, in Livingston, TN to the late Harv and Della Eldridge Lee.

Tootsie lived...

Rhonda Rouse

May 3, 2024

We celebrate the life and cherish the memory of Rhonda Gay Rouse, a woman of profound faith and unwavering love, who was called home to be with the Lord on the 3rd of May, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. Rhonda, born on Independence Day in 1953 in Crossett, Arkansas, was an inspiration and joy to all who...

Wanda Livers

May 2, 2024

Wanda Sue Dunn Livers, known affectionately to friends and family as Wanda, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, at the age of 67 in her hometown of Cookeville, Tennessee. Born on December 15, 1956, also in Cookeville, she spent her entire life as a beacon of love and kindness in the community she so cherished.

Wanda...

Myrtle Carter

Apr 30, 2024

Myrtle Lesley Carter, aged 87, of Cookeville, TN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024, at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County.

She was born on May 5, 1936 in Jackson County to the late John and Gertrude Amanda Crabtree Boles.

Myrtle's life was defined by her dedication to her...

Jeremy Brandon Davenport

Apr 30, 2024

Jeremy Brandon Davenport, cherished husband, father, son, and brother, age 40, passed away in his home in Blaine, Tennessee on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Brandon was originally from Hayesville, North Carolina. He was a beloved and talented lifelong musician and said he was “country as dirt and cool as the summer rain” as he was.

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Judy Herren Harris

Apr 30, 2024

BAXTER- Judy Carol Harris, a beacon of love and laughter, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024, in Silver Point, TN at her home, surrounded by her family.

Born on May 10, 1950, in Putnam County, TN, Judy's life was a tapestry of devotion to her family and her community, woven with threads of creativity...

Etta Rae Thompson

Apr 29, 2024

Cookeville--Mrs. Etta Rae Thompson, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on April 29, 2024, in Cookeville, TN. Born on October 6, 1929, in the Dry Hollow community of Overton County, TN, she was a cherished daughter to the late Haskell and Dorothy Raines Looper. Etta Rae's life was a testament to...

Joan Jernigan

Apr 28, 2024

Joan Marie Jernigan, 76 of Silver Point, passed away at her home with family by her bedside on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Joan had a blessed life. She was a caring person and made a lasting impact on so many people’s lives.

She was born on January 30, 1948. She was the fifth of six...

Yvonne Stone

Apr 27, 2024

Yvonne Teresa (Berube) Stone, age 85, of Cookeville, went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2024.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 between 2pm and 4pm from the Dyer chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery...

Angela Bohannon

Apr 27, 2024

Angela Michelle Bohannon passed away on April 27, 2024, in her hometown of Cookeville, Tennessee, at the age of 49. She was born on April 23, 1975.

She leaves behind her mother, Kaye Bohannon, her son, John C. Bohannon; and her companion, Jon Pegram.

Angela was preceded in death by her...

Gil Fredrick

Apr 27, 2024

BAXTER, TN - Colonel Gilbert "Gil" H. Fredrick, Jr., a distinguished veteran and devoted family man, passed away at the age of 85 on April 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 14, 1939, in Houston, Texas, to the late Gilbert H. Fredrick, Sr. and Irma Lee Wilson Fredrick, Gil grew into a man of exceptional...

James West

Apr 27, 2024

James West, a cherished family man, respected veteran, and talented woodworker, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 94 in Baxter, Tennessee. Born on January 28, 1930, in Jackson County, Tennessee, James lived a life marked by devotion to his loved ones, service to his country, and a passion for...

Marie Annette Price

Apr 27, 2024

Marie Annette Price, 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, at Cookeville Regional surrounded by family. She was born May 18th, 1957, in Nelson County, KY, to Anthony Earl Johnson and Marjorie Mae McCubbins. Known to many as “Nana,” she loved sewing and taking care of her many grandchildren.

She was an avid...