Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

Aug 31, 2023

Donald Eugene Haney, known affectionately as Gene, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023, at Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville, TN. Born on June 9, 1929, in Putnam County, TN, to Thurman Claude Haney and Allie Mae Madewell Haney, Gene lived a life of dedication, integrity, and warmth.

Gene was predeceased by his parents...

Aug 31, 2023

Mrs. Jane Anna Phillips Vailes, at the amazing age of 108, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at The Bridge of Hickory Woods. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie Phillips and Bertie Matheney Phillips, and her only brother, Alden Phillips. Her husband, Andrew Vailes, died in the1970's after many years of her devoted care due...

Aug 31, 2023

Richard Arnold Tiebout

A celebration of life for Richard Arnold Tiebout, age 83, of Cookeville, TN will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 2nd, at The River Community Church. Pastor Steve Tiebout will officiate.

His family will receive friends on Saturday, September 2nd, from 3 until 5 p.m. at...

Aug 31, 2023

Graveside services and interment for Mr. David Eldon Mahan, 44 of Baxter were conducted Sunday September 3 at the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

David died suddenly Thursday August 31, 2023 at his home in Kingston, Tennessee.

He was born December 12, 1979 in Cookeville to Susan Darlene Dyer Mahan of Baxter and the late Carlos Mahan...

Aug 30, 2023

William "Bill" Royce Shields, 75 of Baxter, died Wednesday morning, August 30, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Services will be held at a later date.

He was born November 22, 1947 in Wartburg, TN to the late James Reid and Edna VanNorstran Shields.

He was a Navy veteran.

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Aug 27, 2023

Reba Ovella Whitaker Ford was born August 14, 1927 to the late Tyra Whitaker and Zeffie King Whitaker in Fentress County, TN. She peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Signature Healthcare in Algood, TN.

Although Reba Whitaker and Thomas Ford knew each other as childhood neighbors, they didn't connect until they met...

Aug 26, 2023

Beulah Mae Roberts, age 79, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023, at Bethesda Health Care Center in Cookeville. Born on May 14, 1944, in Putnam County, TN, Beulah was the daughter of the late Clay and Dortha Swallows Dishman. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Carl and Joe Dishman,...

Aug 24, 2023

IVA DEE HICKS

Funeral services for Iva Dee Hicks, 88 of Baxter, will be Sunday, August, 27 at 3 PM at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Double Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 PM until service time at the funeral home. Bro. Frank Rodgers will...

Aug 21, 2023

Ila Mae Anderson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023 at Heritage Pointe in Cookeville, TN. She was born on July 30, 1931 in Jackson County, Tennessee to the late William Sewell and Pearlie Medlin Birdwell.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Oliver Anderson,...

Aug 21, 2023

Rose Leigh Bilbrey Vines passed away in Nashville on August 21, 2023 after a brief illness.

Born in Cookeville on July 7, 1945, she was the daughter of Robert Lee Bilbrey and Rubye Rose Moore Bilbrey. She is survived by her sister, Melinda Swann (Ron), cousin Andrea Lee (Penny) Hooper (Steve), nephews Jeff Swann (Sarah),...

Aug 19, 2023

Mr. Aliakbar Sedaghati, age 74 a resident of Cookeville, TN and Babol, Iran died suddenly Saturday August 19, 2023. His family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.

He was born November 19, 1948 in Babol, Iran to the late Ahmad and Fatemah...

Aug 18, 2023

Ella Mae Hollett Bullock Haynes passed from this life on August 18, 2023.

The daughter of a fisherman and a seamstress, she was the oldest of five siblings, and was born at home in Lewin’s Cove, Newfoundland on December 29, 1936.

Ella is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, retired...

Aug 16, 2023

BAXTER-James "Jimmy" Darryl West, 69 of Baxter passed away Wednesday morning, August 16, 2023 at his home. A private family service will be held at a later date.

He was born February 13, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan to James West of Baxter and the late Joyce Marie Waller West.

Jimmy was...

Aug 16, 2023

Robert Alan Lynch, a devoted family man and respected member of the law enforcement community, passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on August 16, 2023. Born on June 10, 1945, in Toledo, OH, Robert, lived a life of service, loyalty, and love.

Robert was the beloved son of the late Walter and Edith Bess...

Aug 16, 2023

Funeral services for Michael "Mike" Heren Maynard, 78 of Cookeville, will be Saturday, August 19 at 1 PM at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cole-Peterman Cemetery in Overton County with military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Saturday after 11 AM until service time at the...

Aug 15, 2023

Funeral services for Larry Dan Herron, 80 of Silver Point, TN will be Monday, August 21 at 1 PM at Heavenly Host Lutheran Church, 777 South Willow Avenue, Cookeville, TN. The family will receive friends Monday from 11 AM until service time at the church. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Pastor David McMinn will officiate....

Aug 15, 2023

The family of Betty Eldridge is sad to announce her passing. She passed peacefully at

her home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.

Born Betty Lee Campbell on January 3, 1946 to Wynell and Oma Exum Campbell in Putnam County,

Tennessee.

She was...

Aug 14, 2023

James Edward Duncan Sr., was born on February 1, 1944, in White County, Tennessee, and passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday August 14, 2023. James was a man of unwavering faith, hard work, and dedication to his family and community.

James was the son of the late Amon and Oshie Mae Nash Duncan....

Aug 14, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Odell Ford, age 96 of Cookeville, will be held Friday, August 18, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Tony Phipps will officiate. Interment will follow in Sand Springs Memorial Gardens.

Her family will receive friends Friday from 10am until service time at...

Aug 14, 2023

A memorial visitation for Mr. Alan Carter, age 59 of Cookeville, will be held Thursday August 17th from 5pm until 7pm at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.

Alan Lloyd Carter, a beloved friend to many, respected businessman, and passionate outdoorsman, passed away peacefully at home in Cookeville, TN, on August 14, 2023. Born on March 23, 1964,...