Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

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...

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....