Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

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...

Dec 1, 2023

Merlin Jackson Horne, Sr., age 70, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. Known affectionately as Merlin to his friends and family, he was born on March 23, 1953, in Lawrenceburg, TN, to the late Roy Neal Horne and Viola Elizabeth Reddick Horne. His warm presence and jovial spirit left an indelible mark on all who...

Nov 28, 2023

Funeral services for Tiffany Lynn DeVillanueva, 49 of Buffalo Valley, will be held Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at the Dyer Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Gary Farris will officiate. Interment will follow in Cunningham Cemetery in White County....

Nov 28, 2023

Kathy Ruth Johnson, a cherished sister, cousin, and aunt, passed away peacefully at her residence in Cookeville, TN, on November 28, 2023, at the age of 67. Born on November 2, 1956, in the same town she would call home for her entire life, Kathy was known for her loving nature and kind spirit.

Kathy's life was...

Nov 27, 2023

Graveside service and interment for Geraldine Stewart, 89 of Cookeville will be Thursday, November 30 at 10 AM at West Cemetery in the Burgess Falls Community of Putnam County. Bro. Matthew Finchum will officiate. There will no visitation at the funeral home, everyone will gather at the cemetery for the service.

Mrs. Stewart died Monday, November 27,...

Nov 26, 2023

Funeral services for Leffel Waller Dyer, Jr., 69 of Chestnut Mound, formerly of Baxter, will be Friday, December 1 at 5 PM at the Dyer Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Pastor Eric Vickers will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday from 3 PM until service time at the funeral home. His wishes of cremation will be...

Nov 25, 2023

Auerila Gwendolyn "Tootsie" McCaleb, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence in Cookeville, TN on November 25, 2023. Born on May 15, 1945, in the same city she would later call home, Tootsie's life was characterized by her loving, thoughtful, and friendly nature.

Tootsie was a proud 1963 graduate...

Nov 24, 2023

JT Butler, age 76 of Baxter, TN passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 in Greeneville, TN. JT, originally of Oneida, TN, was the son of Mable Isabelle West Butler and Hilliard Jennings Butler.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Vivian June Smith and brother-in-law Dick Smith.

He...

Nov 24, 2023

Sherron Faith Stanton, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 24, 2023, at Signature Health Care in Cookeville. Born on November 1, 1943, in Trumann, Arkansas, Sherron lived a life full of love, faith, and generosity.

Sherron's professional life was marked by her dedication and hard work. She was a...

Nov 24, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Levie Waldie, age 88 of Cookeville, will be held Monday, November 27th at 1:00 pm at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Scott Parkison will officiate.

His family will receive Sunday evening from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and again...

Nov 23, 2023

Nathan Mills West, 38 of Baxter, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Private family memorial services will be held at a later date.

Nathan was born February 27, 1985 in Cookeville to Rev. Gary Mills West and Nell Elizabeth Fleming West of Baxter.

He was...

Nov 22, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Rose Boatman, age 94 of Cookeville, will be held Sunday, December 3rd at 1:00 pm at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cookeville City Cemetery. Josh Whitson will officiate.

Her family will receive friends Sunday from 12:00 pm until service time at the...

Nov 21, 2023

COOKEVILLE, TN – Dr. Joseph Edward Wiles, affectionately known as Dr. Joe, was born on March 26, 1943, in Owensboro, KY, and passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023, in Cookeville, TN. He was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and devoted servant to his community and his faith.

Joe was preceded in death by...

Nov 20, 2023

Jerry Lowell Freeman born July 25, 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma went to his heavenly home on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the age of 80 years with loved ones by his side. He served the Lord with all of his heart and was devoted to doing God’s work.

He was a man of integrity...