Obituaries

Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

Ronnie Lee Jones

Ronnie Lee Jones

May 30, 2025

DYER CHAPEL-Ronnie Lee Jones, born on August 22, 1946, in Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Waters of Gainesboro in Gainesboro, Tennessee. He was a respected member of his community and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. No public services are planned.

Ronnie dedicated much of his life to serving others as a...

Ellen Denise Crouse

Ellen Denise Crouse

May 28, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Mrs. Ellen Denise Crouse, age 72, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

She was born April 15, 1953 in Butler, MO to the late Harold Morton Haggard and M Lee Westervelt Haggard.

The family will receive friends Saturday June 7, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Hooper Huddleston & Horner Cookeville Chapel.

A full...

Dennis Lee Dyer

Dennis Lee Dyer

May 28, 2025

DYER CHAPEL-Dennis Dyer, age 78, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025. There will not be a public service or memorial. A private celebration of his life will be held by immediate family.

Dennis was well known for his football career. It began at Capshaw Elementary School in fourth grade. He continued playing football at Cookeville Central High School, and earned a...

Mary Ann Riddle

Mary Ann Riddle

May 27, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Mary Ann Riddle, born on August 18, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville. A dedicated office manager in the medical field, she spent many years working for Dr. Carolyn M. Parrish, where her commitment and compassion made a lasting impact on those she...

Thomas P Flood

Thomas P Flood

May 26, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Thomas Flood, age 86, passed away Monday May 26, 2025 at his home.

He was born July 13, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Robert Flood and Margaret McNally Flood.

A full obituary will be posted once complete.

Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.

Eunetta "Nettie" Randolph

Eunetta "Nettie" Randolph

May 22, 2025

DYER CHAPEL- Eunetta “Nettie” Randolph, 84 of Baxter, TN, passed from this earth into Heaven Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center very peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Service of celebration will be Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Dyer Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home, 798 S. Willow Avenue, Cookeville, TN, with interment to...

Gerald Wayne Gore

Gerald Wayne Gore

May 20, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Gerald Wayne Gore of Algood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Grandview Nursing Home in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Gerald was born Friday, September 27, 1946 to parents Roy and Edna Huddleston Gore in Algood, Tennessee. He attended all twelve years of school at Algood High School and graduated in 1966. After finishing school, Gerald enlisted in the...

Earl Cummings

Earl Cummings

May 20, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Earl Cummings, a cherished member of the community and a devoted family man, passed away peacefully at his home in Algood, Tennessee, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born on April 23, 1934, in Albany, Kentucky, Earl lived a life marked by hard work and dedication and love for his family. Earl was a...

Hugh Griffith Hughes

Hugh Griffith Hughes

May 19, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Hugh Griffith Hughes, age 80, passed away Monday May 19, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 28, 1944 in Detroit, MI to the late Earl Hughes and Dorothy Victor Hughes.

He is survived by ex-wife, Judy Hughes.

No services are planned.

Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. You may share your...

Lillian Jewel West

Lillian Jewel West

May 19, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Lillian Jewel West, born on August 27, 1937, in Buffalo Valley community of Putnam County, Tennessee, departed this life peacefully at her residence in Nolensville, Tennessee, on Monday May 19, 2025. She was a beloved member of her family and community, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and warmth that will be deeply missed.

Lillian had a distinguished...

Stephen Chandler Johns Jr

Stephen Chandler Johns Jr

May 17, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Stephen Chandler Johns, Jr., known to all as Chandler, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by the love of friends and family after a lifelong battle with heart disease at the age of 43. Born on May 4, 1982, in Cookeville, Chandler lived a life marked by...

Gerald Solomon

Gerald Solomon

May 15, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Gerald Solomon, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 15, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was born on May 11, 1942, in Douglas, GA, and lived a life full of purpose and devotion.

Gerald enjoyed a distinguished career as an engineer and physicist, dedicating over 40 years of his professional...

Mary Jeanne Dunn

Mary Jeanne Dunn

May 13, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL-Mary Jeanne Dunn, 87, of Cookeville, TN, went to be with Jesus and entered into her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mary Jeanne was born in Burney, IN on April 1, 1938 to John and Sylvia McClintic. She graduated from Burney High School in 1956. She married her High School sweetheart James...

Myron Smith

Myron Smith

May 13, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL-Funeral services for Mr. Myron Keith Smith, age 67, lifelong resident of Cookeville, will be held Friday, May 16th at 1:00 p.m. at Bangham Heights Baptist Church. Dr. Jeremy Byrd will officiate. Interment will follow at West Cemetery in the Fairview community of Putnam County.

His family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Cookeville...

Wilma Jean Rice

Wilma Jean Rice

May 13, 2025

DYER CHAPEL - Wilma Jean Rice, a cherished homemaker and beloved matriarch, passed away on Tuesday May 13, 2025, at her residence in Cookeville, TN. Born on June 2, 1939, in White County, TN, Jean filled her years with love, creativity, and a profound devotion to her family.

Jean had an extraordinary talent for nurturing her loved ones, always embodying a...

Earl Thompson

Earl Thompson

May 11, 2025

BAXTER CHAPEL-Earl Thompson, a life-long resident of Baxter, TN was born May 13, 1958 in Cookeville, TN and died Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his home in Baxter, surrounded by his family at the age of 66.

Earl was a 1976 graduate of Upperman High School in Baxter. His work ethic led him to Putnam Plastics (now Encompass Plastics) where he...

James Austin Dalton

James Austin Dalton

May 10, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL-James Austin Dalton, a beloved member of the Baxter community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home. Born on September 19, 1925, in Baxter, Tennessee, he lived a life filled with purpose and dedication, leaving a lasting legacy as an entrepreneur and family man.

James proudly served his country during World War II, enlisting in the...

Sue Davis

Sue Davis

May 10, 2025

DYER CHAPEL-Funeral services for Mrs. Linda "Sue" Davis, age 80 of Cookeville, will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Dyer chapel of Hooper, Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Paul Williams and Elmore Judd will officiate.

Her family will receive friends Monday evening, May 12th from 4:00 p.m. until...

Phyllis Jean Stinson

Phyllis Jean Stinson

May 9, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Phyllis Jean Stinson passed away on Friday May 9, 2025, at the age of 85. She cherished her family most of all. Phyllis is survived by her daughter Stacey (Jeff) Plant, grandchildren Rebecca (Matt) Rezny, Rachael (Trae) Stiles, Rochelle (Marc) Lawson, and Stephen (Hayley) Crook. She adored all nine of her great-grandchildren, Gavin, Mady, Kevi, Lydia, Hadley,...

Ralph "Eddie" McDaniel

Ralph "Eddie" McDaniel

May 9, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Ralph Edward "Eddie" McDaniel, a cherished husband, son, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly on May 9, 2025, at his home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, at the age of 41. Born on November 29, 1983, in Cookeville, Tennessee, Eddie was a devoted Christian who loved Jesus and shared his faith with those around him.

Eddie attended Cookeville High School...