Obituaries

Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

Lucy Neil Stanton

Lucy Neil Stanton

Aug 17, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Lucy Neil Jared Stanton, age 95 from Cookeville, TN, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 at home. She was born September 4, 1929. She grew up on the family farm at Mount Richardson in the lower or western end of Putnam County where she had many fond memories and stories. She graduated from Smith County High School...

Johnny Lynn Nash

Johnny Lynn Nash

Aug 16, 2025

DYER CHAPEL-Johnny Lynn Nash, 82, a beloved family man, departed this life on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the NHC of Cookeville, Tennessee. Born on May 22, 1943 in Cookeville, he was a lifelong resident of the community he cherished deeply.

A man of robust character and unwavering principles, Johnny was known not just for his hard work as a logger,...

Cathy Dilldine

Cathy Dilldine

Aug 13, 2025

DYER CHAPEL-Cathy Dilldine, age 70 of Cookeville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her residence. She was born on January 29, 1955 in Cookeville, TN. Cathy was a compassionate individual who dedicated her career to providing home health care, touching the lives of many with her kindness and unwavering work ethic.

In addition to her career, Cathy's personality...

James David Hannah

James David Hannah

Aug 13, 2025

DYER CHAPEL-James David Hannah, 71 of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at TriStar Centennial in Nashville.

David was born on August 31, 1953, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late James Taylor Hannah and Sarah Hannah.

He graduated from Tennessee Technological University in 2014. David served as a police officer in Livingston TN, and later as security guard...

Minnie Mae Goolsby

Minnie Mae Goolsby

Aug 13, 2025

MINNIE "CRICKET" GOOLSBY

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Minnie Mae Goolsby, affectionately known as "Cricket," departed from this world on August 13, 2025, at the Grandview Post Acute Care in Cookeville, Tennessee. Born on January 2, 1938, in Clay County, TN, Minnie lived a life rich in love and devotion, touching the hearts of all who had the privilege to know her.

Minnie dedicated...

Lois Clinton

Lois Clinton

Aug 12, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Lois Marie Clinton, age 77, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, August 12th, 2025. Born in Jackson County, Tennessee on June 7th, 1948, Lois dedicated her life to loving and caring for those around her, devoting herself to being the best mother and grandmother she could be. She was a...

Ed Copeland

Ed Copeland

Aug 10, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Ed Copeland passed on after a long battle with illness on Sunday, the night of August 10th, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

In life, he was a pillar of the community, serving many clients as their financial advisor, always taking the utmost care in managing not only their funds and portfolios, but in so doing, their goals,...

Nancy Jane Thompson

Nancy Jane Thompson

Aug 9, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Nancy Jane Thompson, affectionately known as Janie, passed away peacefully at her residence in Cookeville, Tennessee, on Saturday August 9, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on February 12, 1954, in Cookeville, she spent her life cherishing the relationships she cultivated and the family she adored.

Janie dedicated over 31 years of her professional life to Cummins...

Aquilina Crawford

Aquilina Crawford

Aug 6, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Aquilina Crawford passed away on Wednesday August 6, 2025, at Birchwood Rehabilitation and Health Care in Cranford, NJ. She was born on July 24, 1932, in Manila, Philippines, and led a life filled with love, warmth, and devotion to her family.

She is survived by her daughters, Darlene Nourijanian and her husband Steve, and Darnela Karp and her...

Nick Evans

Nick Evans

Aug 6, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Nicholas Michael Evans, born on December 29, 1995, in Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 6, 2025, at the age of 29. A cherished member of his community and a beloved husband, son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend. Nick had a personality larger than life with a smile that matched. His spirit brightened every room,...

Shawn Dyer

Shawn Dyer

Aug 3, 2025

DYER CHAPEL - Thomas Shawn Dyer, born on May 6, 1976, departed this life on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee. Shawn was known for his warm spirit and commitment to his community.

An alumnus of Cookeville High School, Shawn built a successful career at AutoZone, where he was a valued member of the team....

Helen White

Helen White

Aug 2, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Helen White, born on January 12, 1942, in White County, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025. As a devoted member of the Cookeville Free Will Baptist Church, Helen’s life was characterized by her commitment to her faith, her family, and her community.

Throughout her career, she worked diligently as a factory worker and later provided...

Timothy James Cronk

Timothy James Cronk

Aug 2, 2025

DYER CHAPEL-Timothy James Cronk, affectionately known as Timmy, was born on April 12, 1962, in Cookeville, Tennessee. He passed away peacefully at his home in Cookeville on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Timmy attended Upperman High School. He was a man who embraced life with enthusiasm and...

Betty Lowe

Betty Lowe

Aug 2, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Lou Lowe will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper, Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery. Bro. Danny Hembree will officiate.

Her family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at the funeral home.

Betty departed this...

Mike Dunn

Mike Dunn

Aug 2, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Michael Dewayne Dunn, affectionately known Mike, was born on February 13, 1964, in Putnam County, Tennessee. He passed away on Saturday August 2, 2025, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Mike was a beloved member of his family, and he is survived by his siblings: Tim (Lisa Jo) Dunn, Daron Dunn, Rick Dunn, Pam Maxwell, Sharon Evans, and...

Ruth Drew Chartrand

Ruth Drew Chartrand

Aug 1, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL -  Mrs. Ruth Drew Chartrand, 86 of Cookeville died suddenly on Friday, August 1, 2025 in Cookeville from injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Mrs. Chartrand was born in New Hampshire on October 14, 1938 to the late Lawrence and Marian Eagley Drew.

Ruth worked many years in the food service industry before retiring.

She is survived by her...

Bob Hines

Bob Hines

Jul 31, 2025

COOKEVILLE-Robert S. Hines “Bob” passed on July 31,2025.

Hailing from the Florida coast to the deep blue waters of Kona on the Big Island of Hawai’i to his resting place of Cookeville, Tennessee.

His path as a giver was reflected in his life long work in the hospitality world. His generosity and warmth was felt by all lucky enough to cross his...

Bobby Kelsey

Bobby Kelsey

Jul 31, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Bobby (Bob) Owen Kelsey age 76 of Cookeville Tn. Passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Thursday July 31, 2025 with loved ones surrounding him. Bob was born on April 03, 1949 in Sparta, TN to his parents Otis and Jewell Bumbalough Kelsey, who proceeded him in death.

Bob was a loving son, brother, husband, father and...

Matt Henderson

Matt Henderson

Jul 31, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - James Manson Henderson Jr., affectionately known as "Matt," passed away on Thursday July 31, 2025, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 89. Born on March 10, 1936, in Cookeville, Tennessee, Matt was a devoted family man, a distinguished veteran, and a dedicated preacher of the gospel.

Matt retired with the rank of...

Andy Oakley

Andy Oakley

Jul 31, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - William Andy Oakley Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away on Thursday July 31, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 26, 1952, in Putnam County, Tennessee, and he lived a life rich with purpose and passion.

Andy dedicated his career to being a reliable forklift operator...