Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

Samantha Santomango

Jun 8, 2023

Samantha Marie Santomango, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, passed away suddenly on June 8, 2023, in Cookeville after fighting a strong and hard battle with Kidney Disease. Born on May 22, 1983, in Presque Isle, Maine, Samantha was a kind, loving, and caring woman who spent her life doting on her children and being a constant presence...

Lessie Hayes

Jun 6, 2023

Mrs. Lessie Earl Hayes, age 95 of Cookeville and formerly of Monterey, passed away Tuesday June 6, 2023. She was born November 2, 1927 in Monterey. Lessie was a trusted employee at the Bank of Monterey (One Bank) for a number of years. She was also a faithful member of Monterey First Baptist Church.

She...

Jerry Maynard

Jun 6, 2023

Jerry Maynard, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong educator, passed away on June 6, 2023, at the age of 80. Born on February 21, 1943, in Baxter, Tennessee, Jerry dedicated his life to his family, education, and the communities he served. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Connie Maynard, whom he married on May...

Linda Bussard

Jun 6, 2023

Linda Marie Bussard, a loving daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, at NHC of Cookeville, Tennessee. Born on July 22, 1969, in Hackensack, New Jersey, she was 53 years old at the time of her passing.

Linda was a creative and kind soul, with a passion for photography and the...

Billie Lafever

Jun 4, 2023

Billie LaFever

Billie Ray LaFever, age 56, passed away suddenly on June 4, 2023, at his residence in Sparta, Tennessee. Born on January 10, 1967, in Ferndale, Michigan, Billie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Billie was predeceased...

Jimmie Reno

Jun 3, 2023

Jimmie Edward Reno, age 80 of Cookeville, passed away Saturday June 3 at his home. Private burial at Buttram Methodist Cemetery in Athens, TN will take place at a later date.

Eldridge Eads

Jun 2, 2023

Eldridge Barnett Eads, a loving father, grandfather, and devoted husband, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023, in Monterey, Tennessee. Born on January 15, 1938, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, he was the cherished son of the late Luther Barnett Eads and Minnie Ruby Eads.

Eldridge is survived by his son, Brian Allen Eads; daughter-in-law, Vera (Vetta)...

Pam Ealey

Jun 2, 2023

Pamela Corinne Ealey, affectionately know as Pam, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023, at NHC of Cookeville. Born on October 31, 1960, in Oak Ridge, TN, she was a loving, generous, and friendly soul who touched the lives of many throughout her 62 years.

Pam was a proud graduate of Oak Ridge High School...

Jane Odom

Jun 1, 2023

Jane Evans Odom passed away June 1st, 2023, at her home in Cookeville.

She was born on September 6th, 1933, in Crossville, Tennessee.

Upon high school graduation, Jane attended Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, where she met the love of her life, Wade.

Jane served as the personal secretary to Senator...

William Broccolli, Jr.

Jun 1, 2023

William James Broccolli, Jr., age 76 of Cookeville, passed away Thursday June 1, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born November 25, 1946 in Wilmington, DE to the late William James Broccolli, Sr. and Mildred Helen Janvier Broccolli.

William worked as a graphic artist designer in the advertising industry in New Jersey. He was a...

Dawson Netherton

Jun 1, 2023

Dawson Lee Netherton, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023, at the age of 91 in his hometown of Cookeville, Tennessee. Born on December 7, 1931, to the late Robert Fain Netherton and Alice Carry Ray, Dawson lived a life characterized by selflessness, faith, and a strong work ethic.

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Harlan Carr

May 30, 2023

BAXTER-Graveside services and interment for Harlan Carr, 58 of Silver Point, will be Thursday, June 1 at 10 AM at Burton Family Cemetery in the Wolf Creek Community of DeKalb County. There will be no visitation at the funeral home, everyone will meet at the cemetery. Bro. Herb Leftwich will officiate.

Harlan died Tuesday, May...

Brenda Joyce Horn

May 30, 2023

Brenda Joyce (Clevenger) Horn passed away peacefully Tuesday May 30th, 2023 after an extended battle with cancer at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.

She was very loved and will be terribly missed. She was a loving mother and fiercely loved her grand babies.

Brenda was born in Louisa, Kentucky...

Michelle Phillips

May 29, 2023

BAXTER-Funeral services for Michelle "Mickey" Phillips, 79 of Baxter, will be Saturday, June 3 at 11 AM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will be in Cooke Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends Friday from 5 to 8 PM and after 10 AM Saturday at the funeral home. Bro. John...

Matthew Mcdaniel

May 25, 2023

Matthew McDaniel, age 40 of Cookeville, past Thursday, May 25th at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be Friday, June 16, 2023  11:00AM - 7:00PM at the Maxwell Farm Event Venue, 6464 Nash Road, Baxter, Tennessee

Monroe Lee Newton

May 25, 2023

Monroe Lee Newton, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, at the age of 98, in his son's home in Cookeville. Born on August 7, 1924, in Lapel, Indiana, he was the son of the late Eldon Lee Newton and Ida Alice Hersberger Newton.

Monroe was a proud World War II US Navy veteran who...

Ron Hensley

May 25, 2023

COOKEVILLE - USAF Captain James Ron Hensley passed away on Thursday, May 25th in his hometown of Cookeville, Tennessee. He was born in Orange County, California on January 20th, 1940. He graduated from Cookeville High School in 1958 and Tennessee Polytechnical Institute, now called Tennessee Tech University, in 1962.

He was married to Georgia Brown...

Reba Jo Medley

May 21, 2023

Funeral services for Reba Jo Medley, 87 of Cookeville, will be held Thursday May 25th at 11:00 am at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Crest Lawn Cemetery. Bro. Johnny Fox will officiate.

Reba Jo passed from this life on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Heritage Pointe...

Ruth Willene Winfree

May 21, 2023

BAXTER-Funeral services for Ruth Willene Taylor Winfree, 90 of Baxter, will be Wednesday, May 31 at 2 PM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11 AM until service time at the funeral home. Bro. John Pippin will officiate.

Mrs....

Linda Ruth Wescovich

May 20, 2023

Linda Ruth Newman Wescovich, 74 of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Mississippi.

She was born in Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, LA, to the late James Wiley and Ruth Patterson Newman on March 3, 1949....