Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

Nov 27, 2023

Graveside service and interment for Geraldine Stewart, 89 of Cookeville will be Thursday, November 30 at 10 AM at West Cemetery in the Burgess Falls Community of Putnam County. Bro. Matthew Finchum will officiate. There will no visitation at the funeral home, everyone will gather at the cemetery for the service.

Mrs. Stewart died Monday, November 27,...

Nov 26, 2023

Funeral services for Leffel Waller Dyer, Jr., 69 of Chestnut Mound, formerly of Baxter, will be Friday, December 1 at 5 PM at the Dyer Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Pastor Eric Vickers will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday from 3 PM until service time at the funeral home. His wishes of cremation will be...

Nov 25, 2023

Auerila Gwendolyn "Tootsie" McCaleb, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence in Cookeville, TN on November 25, 2023. Born on May 15, 1945, in the same city she would later call home, Tootsie's life was characterized by her loving, thoughtful, and friendly nature.

Tootsie was a proud 1963 graduate...

Nov 24, 2023

JT Butler, age 76 of Baxter, TN passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 in Greeneville, TN. JT, originally of Oneida, TN, was the son of Mable Isabelle West Butler and Hilliard Jennings Butler.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Vivian June Smith and brother-in-law Dick Smith.

He...

Nov 24, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Levie Waldie, age 88 of Cookeville, will be held Monday, November 27th at 1:00 pm at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Scott Parkison will officiate.

His family will receive Sunday evening from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and again...

Nov 24, 2023

Sherron Faith Stanton, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 24, 2023, at Signature Health Care in Cookeville. Born on November 1, 1943, in Trumann, Arkansas, Sherron lived a life full of love, faith, and generosity.

Sherron's professional life was marked by her dedication and hard work. She was a...

Nov 23, 2023

Nathan Mills West, 38 of Baxter, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Private family memorial services will be held at a later date.

Nathan was born February 27, 1985 in Cookeville to Rev. Gary Mills West and Nell Elizabeth Fleming West of Baxter.

He was...

Nov 22, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Rose Boatman, age 94 of Cookeville, will be held Sunday, December 3rd at 1:00 pm at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cookeville City Cemetery. Josh Whitson will officiate.

Her family will receive friends Sunday from 12:00 pm until service time at the...

Nov 21, 2023

COOKEVILLE, TN – Dr. Joseph Edward Wiles, affectionately known as Dr. Joe, was born on March 26, 1943, in Owensboro, KY, and passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023, in Cookeville, TN. He was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and devoted servant to his community and his faith.

Joe was preceded in death by...

Nov 20, 2023

Jerry Lowell Freeman born July 25, 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma went to his heavenly home on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the age of 80 years with loved ones by his side. He served the Lord with all of his heart and was devoted to doing God’s work.

He was a man of integrity...

Nov 18, 2023

Virginia Ann Eldridge, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023, at Bailey Manor in Cookeville, TN. Born on August 18, 1944, in Algood, TN, Virginia was a beacon of selfless love and faith throughout her 79 years of life.

Virginia was the Salutatorian of Algood High School, a...

Nov 14, 2023

Mrs. Betty Marie Bumbalough passed away on November 14, 2023. Born on November 19, 1936, in Cookeville, Tennessee, Betty lived a fulfilling life of 86 years filled with love, generosity, and resilience. She was a pillar of strength in her family and community, touching many lives with her kindness and warmth.

Betty was born to...

Nov 12, 2023

George Leroy Rupert, passed away suddenly on November 12, 2023, in Cookeville, TN. Born on November 14, 1948, in Lancaster, PA, George lived a life filled with laughter, dedication, and a love for all things automotive.

George was a man of many talents and interests. He was a former bracket race car driver, a testament...

Nov 12, 2023

Donna Rose Davis, passed away suddenly in her residence in Cookeville on November 12, 2023 at the age of 64. She was born on August 19, 1959, in Clarkrange, Tennessee to parents Clifford and Geneva Pierce Davis, who preceded her in death.

Donna is survived by her sons, Toby Lovell (Marsha) and Joe Lovell (Faune);...

Nov 11, 2023

Sandra Lee Driller, 73, of Cookeville, TN, walked into the gates of heaven on November 11, 2023. She was born on July 4, 1950, in Detroit, MI, to the late Arthur and Marian Klein.

Sandra loved God fiercely and fearlessly! She was passionate about her relationship and experiences with Jesus, she was always eager to...

Nov 9, 2023

Billie Ruth Bilyeu Hill was born to Ples and Ova Goodpasture Bilyeu on Friday, March 27, 1936 in Overton County, Tennessee, spending formative years in the Flat Creek community of Overton County and Anderson, Indiana, graduating from Livingston Academy in 1954. She married her high school sweetheart Malcolm Hill in December 1956 and spent over 55 years serving the...

Nov 8, 2023

Graveside services and interment for Terry "Bubba" Dairel Dunn, Jr. 36 of Baxter, will be Tuesday, November 14 at 1 PM at Pleasant View Cemetery. Bro. Fabron Nicholson will officiate. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following services. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Mr. Dunn died Wednesday, November 8,...

Nov 8, 2023

BAXTER-Funeral services for Clarence Everett Sewell, 97 of Baxter, will be Monday, November 13 at 1 PM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment with military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Rock Springs Cemetery in Buffalo Valley, TN. The family will receive friends Monday after 11 AM until service time at...

Nov 7, 2023

Nicole Michelle Thomsen, a loving and kind soul, passed away on November 7, 2023, in Cookeville, TN. Born on May 6, 1975, in Hamilton, OH, Nicole lived a life filled with compassion, creativity, and an unwavering dedication to her family.

Nicole was a vibrant mother, whose love for her children, Ashley Hagar and Seth Doyel,...

Nov 7, 2023

BAXTER-Funeral services for Billy "Bill" Everett Harris 91 of Clarksville will be Sunday, November 12 at 2 PM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Smellage Memory Gardens in the Boma Community of Putnam County. The family will receive friends Sunday from 12 Noon until service time at the funeral home....