Obituaries
Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries
Carol Gazlay
2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Carol Gene Gazlay, a beloved musician and singer, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at her home in Cookeville, Tennessee, at the age of 88. Born on May 14, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, she devoted her life to the arts and her community, with an impressive career as a talented musician who played a variety...
Jeffrey W. Abbott
2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Jeffrey W. Abbott, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated member of his community, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his residence in Cookeville, Tennessee at the age of 80. Born on April 4, 1945, in White Plains, New York, Jeffrey’s journey was marked by a deep commitment to his family, career, and community.
A...
Emily Kathleen Henson Ballinger
Apr 20, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Emily Kathleen Henson Ballinger passed away suddenly Sunday evening April 20, 2025. She was born February 20, 1985 in Cookeville to Bryan and Ginny Henson.
Emily was a dedicated registered nurse for 19 years, with her most recent position at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was intelligent with exemplary communication skills which were admired by friends and colleagues.
Among her...
James Anderson Drake
Apr 20, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - James Anderson Drake passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. He had spent his final weeks surrounded by his loving wife, his children and their families, and many close friends. He reminisced and told the stories of his life until the end.
James was born on April 29, 1927, to the late Jesse Allen Drake and...
Charlotte Walker
Apr 19, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL-Charlotte Allred Walker, went to be with our Lord on Saturday April 19, 2025, in Cookeville, Tennessee. Born on October 27, 1932, in the Allred Community of Overton County, Tennessee, Charlotte came from a loving family, with parents Jonathan Allred and Ova Neely Allred. She is remembered by those who knew her for her outgoing and independent spirit.
Charlotte poured...
Donald William Robertson Sr
Apr 19, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Don W. Robertson went to his heavenly home on Saturday, April 19, 2025 to be with his savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Don was born November 15, 1933 near New Maysville in Putnam County, Indiana. He graduated from Danville High School (class of 1953) in Danville, Indiana. He also graduated from US Army Finance School in Fort...
Edna Merle Clemons
Apr 17, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL-Edna Merle (Brooks) Clemons returned to her heavenly home on Thursday April 17, 2025, at the age of 93 years 9 months.
Merle was born on July 17, 1931, in Farley (Huntsville), Alabama to Nancy Lou (Smith) and Ernest Odell Brooks, the third of the four children and the only girl born to them. Her mother died just over two...
Richard George Miller
Apr 16, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Richard George Miller, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Wednesday evening April 16, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 7, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to George Frederick Miller and Nellie Thelma Cotter, both of whom predeceased him.
Richard had a distinguished career, retiring after 33 years as a communication...
Shirley Ann Hargrove Mackie
Apr 16, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Shirley Ann Hargrove Mackie, a beloved pillar of her family and community, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at her residence. Born on November 15, 1933, in Russellville, Kentucky, she walked the path of life with grace and compassion, blossoming into an extraordinary woman whose presence touched the hearts of many.
A shining star in her early...
Jean Carolyn Sutton
Apr 15, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - A Funeral Mass for Mrs. Jean C. Sutton, age 91 of Hilham, TN and formerly of Safety Harbor, FL, will be held Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (CDT) at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Cookeville. Fathers Gervan Menezes, Andrew Dudzinski and Jerry Kopel will officiate.
Her family will receive friends Thursday evening April 24th from...
Brandon Lee Randolph
Apr 14, 2025
DYER CHAPEL-Brandon Lee Randolph, 22 of Sparta, was born September 29, 2002 in White County, TN, he died Monday, April 14, 2025 at Waters of Shelbyville in Shelbyville, TN.
He worked in a restaurant in food service. Brandon enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include mother and step father Dawn and Dennis Haggard of Red Boiling Springs, TN, father Allen Ray Randolph of...
Cassidy Jackson
Apr 11, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Cassidy Chalee Madison Jackson, born on April 18, 2001, in White County, TN, tragically departed this world on Friday April 11, 2025. At the tender age of 23, Cassidy was a vibrant spirit filled with joy and love for those around her. Having graduated from Upperman High School in 2019, she embarked on a career at the...
Charlene K. Herron
Apr 9, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Charlene K. Herron, a loving and dedicated soul, was born on December 4, 1944, in Hazard, Kentucky, and she passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. A resilient spirit, Charlene's life was a beautiful testament to the power of love, generosity, and caring for others.
Charlene, through her boundless heart and talent,...
Elgie Lee Dennis, Sr
Apr 9, 2025
BAXTER CHAPEL-Elgie Lee Dennis, Sr. 77 of Baxter, was born February 5, 1948 in Cookeville, TN, he passed away at his home in Baxter on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
He was a retired welder with Cookeville Industries with over 20 years of service. He enjoyed raising game fowl, fishing, ginseng hunting and going to estate sales.
He leaves behind daughters Brenda (Eddie)...
Laura Ann Gardner
Apr 8, 2025
BAXTER CHAPEL-Laura Ann Bane Gardner, 40 of Sparta, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. She was born June 30, 1984 in Lebanon, TN.
She was a graduate of Upperman High School in Baxter.
Laura worked at Sam's Club of Cookeville for the past five years in Home Meal solutions. She enjoyed fishing and outdoor activities.
She enjoyed...
Rebecca Hensley
Apr 8, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Rebecca L Hensley, age 66, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born November 8, 1958 in Riverside, CA to the late Lawrence and Alice Gray Randall Peters.
She is survived by her husband Roger Hensley.
Full obituary to be posted once complete
Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111....
Joanne Louise Wagner
Apr 7, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Joanne Louise Wagner, a beloved speech pathologist, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at her residence in Cookeville, Tennessee at the age of 78. Born on April 30, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Joanne lived a life steeped in faith and service, touching the lives of countless individuals through her professional work and her deep commitment...
Wilma Ruth Howell
Apr 6, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Wilma Ruth Howell, born on January 9, 1933, in White County, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Health Center at Richland in Nashville, Tennessee. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and dedication to education that touched countless lives.
Wilma graduated from Cookeville Central High School in 1952. Wilma's goal was to...
Michael Mullins
Apr 6, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL-Michael Mullins, was born on September 26, 1955, in Algood, Tennessee. He departed this world on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga, leaving behind a legacy defined by his kindness, humor, and infectious spirit.
Michael dedicated many years of his life to Bradmark Industrial Coatings in Cookeville, where he was known not only for his work...
Robert Wayne Nichols
Apr 6, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL- Robert Wayne Nichols passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Services for Mr. Nichols will be conducted in the chapel of Hooper, Huddleston, Horner Funeral Home in Cookeville on Thursday, April 10 at 12 noon with Reverend Chip Hunter and Reverend Dr. Kevin Conrad officiating. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn...
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