Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

Jun 25, 2023

BAXTER-Funeral services for Vera Jean Watts, 91 of Baxter, will be Tuesday, June 27 at 12 Noon at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Bro. John Pippin will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday after 10 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Jean passed...

Jun 24, 2023

Memorial graveside service with military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard for Michael L. Alred, 55 of Cookeville, will be Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 11 AM at the West Cemetery in the Burgess Falls Community. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following services.

Mr. Alred died Saturday, June 24, 2023 at his...

Jun 23, 2023

Mrs. Sandy McFadden, age 87 of Cookeville, died Friday, June 23rd.  Arrangements are incomplete.  A complete obituary will post here later.

Jun 19, 2023

Jimmy "JIM" Douglas McCaleb, longtime Cookeville resident, passed away at the age of 86 on June 19, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born on April 9, 1937, Jim lived a life defined by his faith, love for his family, and unwavering commitment to his community.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 56...

Jun 17, 2023

Rev. Eugene O'Brien Schmid Sr., passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, at Overton County Nursing Home in Livingston, Tennessee. Born in Hazard, Kentucky, on August 31, 1925, Gene lived a long and fulfilling life of 97 years.

Gene was a dedicated family man, survived by his son, Gene and daughter-in-law Vicky Schmid of Cookeville,...

Jun 16, 2023

BAXTER-Memorial services for Shirley Jean Chaffin Adkins, 84, will be Friday, July 7 at 3 PM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Friday, July 7 from 12 noon until service time at the funeral home. Bro. Garland Robinson will officiate.

Shirley Jean died Friday, June 16,...

Jun 14, 2023

Carol Honeycutt passed from this life into the Kingdom of God to be with Jesus on June 14th after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. Carol was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Carol is survived by her husband of 60 years, Curtis Honeycutt, and her adult children: Michelle (and Dennis) MacGregor, Curtis Junior...

Jun 10, 2023

Inice Faye "Bobbi" Nabors, fondly known as Bobbi, passed away peacefully from her residence in Cookeville into eternal life on Saturday June 10, 2023 with her husband and sons present. Born in Huntington, West Virginia on January 5, 1953, Bobbi led a life filled with love, determination, and cherished memories.

Bobbi is survived by her...

Jun 10, 2023

Willard Raymond Boles, age 80 of Cookeville, passed away Saturday June 10, 2023 at his home. He was born January 6, 1943 in Putnam County, TN.

Raymond was a member of Pleasant Ridge Freewill Baptist Church. He was a former logger and later worked and retired from Cookeville Handle Mill with over 43 years of...

Jun 9, 2023

Anthony Touchet, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023, in Cookeville, TN. Born on July 30, 1949, in Crowley, LA, he was 73 years old.

Anthony is survived by his loving wife of nearly 49 years, Dianne Touchet, whom he married on August 1, 1974. Together, they raised a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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)...

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...

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...