Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

Oct 8, 2023

Deborah (Debbie) Sue Sparks, 48, of Baxter, Tennessee passed away on October 8, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Debbie is survived by her brother Paul Sparks, his wife Marsha, and their adult child Izzy; sister Rachel Mayes and her husband Barry, and their adult children Cora and Annabelle; as well as many cousins, aunts...

Oct 7, 2023

Sam Do, age 88, of Cookeville, TN passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, at his daughter’s home in MD where he had lived for the past two years under the care of his daughters.

Sam was born on April 6, 1935, in Quang Tri, Vietnam to parents, Do Thi Nguyen and Giang Do. He served in...

Oct 6, 2023

Emma Sue G Dotson Boyd went to her heavenly home with Jesus on October 6, 2023, at the age of 85. She was surrounded by the loving arms of her family and passed in the comfort of her home in Cookeville.

Sue is survived by her children, James (Jedd) R. Dotson Jr. (Teresa), Karen Dotson-Wheeler...

Oct 5, 2023

Jackie Ray O'Connor, 63 of Baxter, died Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Smith County Rehab in Carthage, TN. His wishes of cremation are being honored and no services are planned

He was born July 23, 1960 in Sparta to the late Jackie Reed and Paulette Davis O'Connor.

He was a roofer....

Oct 5, 2023

Marjorie Bell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, went home to be with Jesus peacefully at her residence in Cookeville on October 5, 2023. Born on January 30, 1927, in Iola, KS, to Otto and Nellie Miller Krannich, Marge's life was marked by her loving nature, feisty spirit, and unwavering independence.

Marge spent the majority of her...

Oct 5, 2023

Sam A. Qualls, passed peacefully from this life Thursday, October 5th at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born on December 20th, 1932 as the middle child of seven, to Boyd and Bonnie (Benson) Qualls. He was a lifelong resident of Algood, Tennessee.

On May 21st, 1957, Sam married the love of...

Oct 4, 2023

James L. Lacy, 92, of Cookeville, TN died October 4, 2023. He will be fondly remembered as a dedicated public servant, successful businessman, and devoted family man.

He was born on October 14, 1930 in Cookeville to Lee and Nell Lacy. He graduated from Cookeville High School in 1948 and married the love of his life, Claudine...

Oct 4, 2023

FREDIA HERD

BAXTER-Funeral services for Fredia Ann Herd, 84 of Silver Point, will be Sunday, October 8 at 2 PM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Palmer Cemetery. The family will recieve friends Saturday from 5 to 8 PM and after 11 AM Sunday at the funeral home. Bro....

Oct 4, 2023

Marie Stout Roberson, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023, at the Life Care Center of Sparta. Born on June 26, 1935, in Putnam County, TN, Marie was a cherished member of her community and a beloved figure in her family.

Marie was the daughter of the late James Arthur Stout and Pietta Worley Stout....

Oct 3, 2023

Waymon Earl Dyer, passed away on October 3, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born on March 17, 1949, in Jackson County, TN, Waymon lived a life characterized by love, generosity, and unwavering dedication to his family, work, and faith.

Waymon is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Mildred Ann Bumbalough Dyer, his...

Oct 3, 2023

Arbadella "Della" Hunter, a loving and faith-filled woman, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023, at NHC Cookeville. Born on December 26, 1936, in Monroe County, KY, Della was a beacon of love and faith to all who knew her.

Della was the cherished daughter of the late Ralph and Auda Claiborn Beaty. She was...

Oct 2, 2023

William Dan Clark, Jr., known to some as Bill and to others as Papa, peacefully departed this world on September 23, 2023, at the remarkable age of 104. Bill will forever be remembered as a loving husband, a devoted father, and a doting grandfather.

Bill's remarkable journey through life began on June 22, 1919, when he first...

Oct 2, 2023

BOMA-Graveside Services for Rosemary Brown, 71 of Lebanon, will be Thursday, October 5 at 11 AM at the New Home Baptist Church Cemetery in the Boma Community. Bro. Charlie Wills will officiate. The family will receive friends at a luncheon immediately following at New Home Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Miss Brown died Monday morning, October 2, 2023...

Oct 1, 2023

John Zell Maddox passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023 surrounded by family. John was born February 19, 1944 in Putnam County, TN. He was predeceased by his father Cecil Maddox and mother Susie Davis Maddox and siblings Art, Josephine, Maxine Loftis (Ralph), Hazeltine Weaver. He is survived by siblings Ken Maddox, Earnestine Poole, Don Maddox, and Jim Maddox....

Oct 1, 2023

Madelyn Kay Smith, a loving and gentle soul, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, at NHC of Cookeville. Born on February 25, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA, Madelyn was a beacon of selflessness and love to all who knew her.

Madelyn was the beloved wife of Leonard Smith, whom she married on January 17,...

Sep 30, 2023

Donald Vincent Hynes, 86 of Cookeville died suddenly at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was a beloved life partner, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. Donald was born on April 24, 1937 in Union Township, New Jersey to the late Frank and Edith Hynes.

To many, he was known as...

Sep 30, 2023

Robert “Big Bob” Leonard Hefflin Jr was born February 21, 1979 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA to Debra Fay Fancher and David Kolo. On this day he was adopted by Robert Leonard Hefflin Sr. In 1988 Debra Fancher married A.C. Darty, and with this union two children Alvis “Buzz” Darty and Angela Darty were added to the...

Sep 29, 2023

It is with profound sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Willene Brewington Jackson, of Cookeville, TN. Willene was born on November 5th, 1942 to the late Lonnie and Lula Mae Randolph Brewington and passed away peacefully on September 29th, 2023 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center, just 18 days since the death of her beloved...

Sep 29, 2023

BAXTER-Ruth Maxwell Gibbons, 89 of Baxter, died Friday, September 29, 2023 in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 16, 1934 in Putnam County, TN to the late Hollie Vaden and Naomi Florilla Gentry Maxwell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Gibbons on September 15, 2016,...

Sep 29, 2023

Carol Jean Rose passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023, in Cookeville, TN. Born on July 28, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Rev. Quintin Rose and Thelma Smith Rose, Carol was a beacon of love, generosity, and friendship to everyone who knew her.

Carol utilized her skills for 26 years as Community Outreach...