Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

Dec 14, 2023

Mr. Earl Keith Alred, known affectionately as Keith, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born on October 27, 1943, in Cookeville, Tennessee, to the late William Herbert Alred and Myrtle Dishman Alred, Keith was a pillar of the community for eight decades.

Keith was a graduate of Cookeville Central High class...

Dec 12, 2023

Sibyl Koleta Pearson, known affectionately as Koleta by her friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023, at Bethesda Health Care in Cookeville, TN. Born on May 19, 1948, in the Dry Hollow Community of Overton County, TN, Koleta lived a life marked by kindness, love, and unwavering faith.

The daughter of the late...

Dec 12, 2023

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Stamps, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023, at the age of 86. Liz was born on April 22, 1937, in Putnam County, TN, to the late Samuel Nash and Edith Hickey Nash. Her final moments were spent surrounded by the love of her family at Cookeville Regional Medical...

Dec 12, 2023

A visitation gathering for Mr. William "Rodney" Jarvis, age 75, will be held Monday, December 18th from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm (CST) at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.

A graveside service and interment will be held Tuesday, December 19th at 2:00pm (EST) at Resthaven Cemetery in Harlan, Kentucky.

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Dec 11, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Joan Elizabeth Zehring, age 73 of Sparta, will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm in the Dyer chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Chaplain Erik Cremeans will officiate. Interment will follow in Barnes Cemetery in Overton County.

Her family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 am until...

Dec 11, 2023

Funeral services for Dr. O. Ray Jordan, age 88 of Cookeville, will be held Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 12:00 pm in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Phillips Cemetery in Algood. Celebrant Judy Duke will officiate.

His family will receive friends Wednesday from 4:00 pm until 7:00...

Dec 10, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. George Earl Hall, age 73 of Cookeville, will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the Dyer chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will follow in the Elmore-Richardson Cemetery in Baxter. Pastor Steve Warren will officiate.

His family will receive friends Wednesday 11:00...

Dec 10, 2023

Melba Jean Maxwell, age 88, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away on December 10, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Born on October 16, 1935 in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Viness Walter Lacey and Idell Edith Wagers Lacey.

A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, former Army wife,...

Dec 10, 2023

Heaven gained a new lead singer, Elizabeth Jean Miller-Temple, affectionately known by her loved ones as Bette or BJ, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023, at her home in Cookeville. Born on November 6, 1949, in Trenton, New Jersey, Bette's life was a melody of joy, compassion, and love that resonated with everyone she met.

Dec 10, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. George Earl Hall, age 73 of Cookeville, will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the Dyer chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will follow in the Elmore-Richardson Cemetery in Baxter.

His family will receive friends Wednesday 11:00 am until service time at...

Dec 9, 2023

Private family graveside service and interment for Mr. Harold C. Presley, age 88 of Cookeville, will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in Cookeville City Cemetery.

Mr. Presley died Saturday December 9, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 23, 1934 in the Okalona community of Overton County, TN to the late...

Dec 8, 2023

A memorial service with military honors for Mr. Jerry D. Moore, age 90 of Baxter, will be held Tuesday, December 12th at 12:00pm at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.

His family will receive friends Tuesday from 10:00am until service time at the funeral home.

Mr. Moore went...

Dec 7, 2023

BAXTER-Funeral services for Timmy James, 54 of Cookeville, will be Monday, December 11 at 1 PM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Mike Gillock and Sister Patsy Vinson will officiate. Interment will follow in Maynard Cemetery in the Cherry Hill Community of DeKalb County, TN. The family will receive friends Monday from 11 AM...

Dec 5, 2023

A Funeral Mass for Ventura Mora Francisco, age 2, will be held Tuesday, December 26th at 11:00 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Cookeville.  Interment will follow at Cookeville City Cemetery.

His family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 9:00 am until service time at the church.

Ventura died Wednesday, December 5th.

Dec 4, 2023

Gerald Clay Myatt, age 81 of Cookeville, passed away Monday December 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 4, 1942 in Baxter to the late Oscar and Esta Mae Myatt of Baxter, TN.

Gerald graduated from Baxter Seminary in 1960.

Gerald worked & retired from Sears after...

Dec 4, 2023

Sara Ruth Lewis, a beacon of loving kindness and gentle grace, passed away on December 4, 2023, at the age of 93. Born on July 8, 1930, in Putnam County, Tennessee, Sara was a lifelong resident who cherished her roots. She departed this life in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Sara was a proud alumna of the former Cookeville Central...

Dec 3, 2023

Hazel Virginia Maynard, age 84 of Cookeville, passed away Sunday December 3, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born January 11, 1939 in Overton County, TN, Hazel was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.

Hazel began her working career at American Airlines. She later opened and operated Maynard's American Service in Nashville.

She was loving...

Dec 3, 2023

Ms. Terry Gail Ligon passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023, in Baxter, TN, where she was also born on October 18, 1958. The daughter of the late Ronnie Howard Ligon and Eva Anne Jones Ligon, Terry's zest for life and her adventurous spirit left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

A proud...

Dec 2, 2023

Anna Ray Chaffin, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City, TN. Born on April 24, 1935, in Clay County, TN, Anna's life was a tapestry of strong family bonds, enduring friendships, and a steadfast commitment to her community.

Anna, known affectionately to...

Dec 1, 2023

Memorial services for Philip E. Bumbalough, 71 of Brentwood, formerly of Cookeville, will be Friday, December 8 at 3 PM at the Dyer Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Family and friends will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday from 1 PM until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be West Cemetery at a later...