Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

Aug 14, 2023

Bobbie Sue Fox, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Born on November 17, 1930, in Putnam County, TN, she was the beloved only child of the late Loyd D. Fox and Eula D. Webb Fox.

Bobbie dedicated her life to the service of others, both in her professional career...

Aug 9, 2023

Mrs. Diana Joan (Nelson) Whitener passed away peacefully at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

She was born on June 11, 1940, in Turlock, California, to the late Sydney Bror Nelson and Agnes (Mostrom) Nelson.

Mrs. Whitener was a 1958 graduate of Hilmar High School. She loved playing...

Aug 9, 2023

Mrs. Diana Joan (Nelson) Whitener passed away peacefully at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born on June 11, 1940, in Turlock, California, to the late Sydney Bror Nelson and Agnes (Mostrom) Nelson.

Mrs. Whitener was a 1958 graduate of Hilmar High School. She loved playing trumpet in the band and being...

Aug 8, 2023

Reba Welch, 78, of Cookeville, TN passed on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in Knoxville with her family. She had a passion for travel and loved dancing and music. She loved spending time with her family, gardening and making quilts.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Carrie (Price) and Floyd Robinson, sister...

Aug 8, 2023

BAXTER-Funeral services for Linda Pearl Maxwell, 85 of Baxter, will be Friday, August 11 at 2 PM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Maxwell Cemetery South. The family will receive friends Friday from 12 Noon until service time at the funeral home.

Mrs. Maxwell died Tuesday, August 8, 2023...

Jul 31, 2023

Judy Dianne Cantrell of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 3, 1945 in Sparta, Tennessee, to the late James Beecher Dunham and Inez Bumbalough Dunham.

Along with her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Swindell, and nephews, Ryan Dunham and Scott...

Jul 30, 2023

Jerald Andrew Hardison was born October 3, 1938 in Morton’s Gap, KY to H.L. Hardison and Martha Deloriece (Noffsinger) Hardison. He passed into eternal rest on July 30, 2023 at his home. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. Jerald was known for his unwavering good nature and supportiveness, his integrity, and hard work.

Jul 27, 2023

Donald O. Parker, 88, of Clearwater, FL passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2023 in Crossville, TN of

natural causes. Don was born August 9, 1934, in Cleveland, TN to William J. and Ida S. Callahan Parker

and was the youngest of four children.

A memorial service and celebration of life...

Jul 26, 2023

Michael "Mike" Copeland, born on April 25, 1951, in Overton County, Tennessee, passed away suddenly at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, on July 26, 2023. He was 72 years old. No services are planned.

Mike was the beloved son of the late Lucian and Imogene White Copeland. He was a devoted family man, survived by his...

Jul 25, 2023

This wasn’t the way any of us imagined celebrating Wayne’s 75th trip around the sun. He was

our rock and we aren’t sure what life will look like without him by our side. He was the most

amazing son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend that you could ever know. He

was an...

Jul 25, 2023

Bonnie Nabors Tinch was called home to be with our Lord on the 25th day of July, 2023. Born in Nashville, TN on November 12, 1950, Bonnie's life was a testament to her faith, her love for family, and her commitment to serving her community.

Bonnie was the daughter of the late Ira...

Jul 24, 2023

Linda Lou Leath, 86, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away in her home on July 24, 2023. She was born August 6, 1936 to Willard and Dorothy Milner, in South Bend, IN.

Linda is survived by her loving and devoted husband Billy; daughters Debbi Nelson, Coleen (Jim) Whiteaker, Anna Cortier (Ron Slagle), Charlotte Smith, Jacqueline (Dave)...

Jul 23, 2023

Eulalia Jose Matias, age 68 of Monterey passed away Sunday July 23 at her home. She was born January 25, 1955 in Guatemala to her late parents, Jose Pedro and Maria Matias Diego.

Eulalia's family includes her daughter, Yessenia Sanchez; son, Eduardo Matias; son, Lorenzo Orea; son-in-law, Samuel Palax, niece, Cristina Lopez; grandchildren, Ashley and...

Jul 22, 2023

Ronald Lee "Ron" Grover, passed away at his residence in Elmwood, TN on July 22, 2023. Born on August 12, 1953, in Evansville, IN, to the late Robert Slatton and Renee Mackie Hall, Ron was a cherished figure known for his quiet strength, and his artistic creativity.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded...

Jul 16, 2023

Daisy Mae Moss, 79 of Baxter, Tennessee went to her heavenly home on July 16, 2023.

Daisy Mae (Howard) Moss was born on March 17, 1944 in Putnam County to the late Frank and Mary Evelyn "Eva" Randolph Howard.

Daisy was the youngest daughter of their seven children. She was preceded in death...

Jul 16, 2023

COOKEVILLE, TN/PRINCETON, WEST VIRGINIA-Pansy Ruth Easter Bowling, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 16, 2023, in Cookeville, Tennessee. She was 92 years old. Born on May 6, 1931, to Okie Hampton and Ibera May Edwards Easter in Elgood, West Virginia, as one of 10 children. A beacon of strength, love, and resilience for her...

Jul 14, 2023

David Lee Wright passed away July 14, 2023 at the age of 74, at his home farm in Quincy, FL. David was born to Martin and Alvina (Babe) Wright in Cookeville, TN, July 11, 1949. He is survived by his wife, Debbie, 10 children, and 18 grandchildren. He worked for UF IFAS NFREC in Quincy for 45 years, retiring...

Jul 12, 2023

BAXTER-Graveside services and interment services for Vickie Sue Bryant, 65 of Baxter, will be Saturday, July 15 at 1 PM at the Layton Bryant Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following services. Pastor J.C. Allen will officiate.

Miss Bryant died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Sparta, TN.

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Jul 11, 2023

James R. Loftis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong woodworker, musician, and outdoorsman passed away on July 11, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. James was born on November 12, 1942, in the Morrison’s Creek area of Jackson County. James dedicated his life to his family, church, and enjoying life playing music, woodworking, and enjoying the outdoors...

Jul 10, 2023

On June 15, 2023, Phillip Tinsley Hutcheson 74, of Knoxville Tn made a peaceful exit, surrounded by the ones he loved and the ones who loved him. Phil was born in Ft Smith, Arkansas on May 20, 1949. He graduated from University of Tn School of Dentistry in March 1975. He began practicing dentistry in Knoxville until his retirement...