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Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries
Nick Evans
Aug 6, 2025
Nick Evans, age 29 of Cookeville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 6, 2025.
A visitation for friends and family will be held on Sunday August 10 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow on Monday, August 11 at 11:00 AM at Highland Cemetery in Sparta.
A complete...
Shawn Dyer
Aug 3, 2025
DYER CHAPEL - Thomas Shawn Dyer, born on May 6, 1976, departed this life on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee. Shawn was known for his warm spirit and commitment to his community.
An alumnus of Cookeville High School, Shawn built a successful career at Autozone, where he was a valued member of the team....
Helen Vera Purcell Levao
2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - With hearts full of sorrow yet overflowing with gratitude, we celebrate and honor the extraordinary life of Helen Vera Purcell Levao—a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, treasured sister, aunt, and a steadfast disciple of Jesus Christ.
Born on June 27, 1959, Helen returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on the evening of July 19, 2025, surrounded by...
Frank Schmitt
2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Frank Daniel Schmitt, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born on August 30, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, Frank led a life enriched with purpose and passion, making an indelible mark on everyone he met.
Frank dedicated over 25 years to the U.S. Postal Service in Illinois, from...
Helen White
Aug 2, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Helen White, born on January 12, 1942, in White County, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025. As a devoted member of the Cookeville Free Will Baptist Church, Helen’s life was characterized by her commitment to her faith, her family, and her community.
Throughout her career, she worked diligently as a factory worker and later provided...
Timothy James Cronk
Aug 2, 2025
DYER CHAPEL-Timothy James Cronk, affectionately known as Timmy, was born on April 12, 1962, in Cookeville, Tennessee. He passed away peacefully at his home in Cookeville on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Timmy attended Upperman High School. He was a man who embraced life with enthusiasm and...
Betty Lowe
Aug 2, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Lou Lowe will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper, Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery. Bro. Danny Hembree will officiate.
Her family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at the funeral home.
Betty departed this...
Mike Dunn
Aug 2, 2025
Michael Dewayne Dunn, affectionately known Mike, was born on February 13, 1964, in Putnam County, Tennessee. He passed away on Saturday August 2, 2025, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Mike was a beloved member of his family, and he is survived by his siblings: Tim (Lisa Jo) Dunn, Daron Dunn, Rick Dunn, Pam Maxwell, Sharon Evans, and Chris Dunn (Kim).
Michael...
Bobby Kelsey
Jul 31, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Bobby (Bob) Owen Kelsey age 76 of Cookeville Tn. Passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Thursday July 31, 2025 with loved ones surrounding him. Bob was born on April 03, 1949 in Sparta, TN to his parents Otis and Jewell Bumbalough Kelsey, who proceeded him in death.
Bob was a loving son, brother, husband, father and...
Matt Henderson
Jul 31, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - James Manson Henderson Jr., affectionately known as "Matt," passed away on Thursday July 31, 2025, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 89. Born on March 10, 1936, in Cookeville, Tennessee, Matt was a devoted family man, a distinguished veteran, and a dedicated preacher of the gospel.
Matt retired with the rank of...
Andy Oakley
Jul 31, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - William Andy Oakley Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away on Thursday July 31, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 26, 1952, in Putnam County, Tennessee, and he lived a life rich with purpose and passion.
Andy dedicated his career to being a reliable forklift operator...
Pam White
Jul 25, 2025
HORNER CHAPEL - Pamela Sue White, age 68 of Monterey, passed away on July 25, 2025, at WyndRidge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Crossville. Born on February 17, 1957, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Pamela's vibrant spirit and charismatic personality touched the lives of many throughout her journey.
Pamela dedicated her career to nurturing the minds of young learners within the Cumberland County...
Glenn Roy Robertson
Jul 24, 2025
BAXTER CHAPEL-Glenn Roy Robertson, a respected community member, military veteran, retired civil servant, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the NHC Healthcare Center Cookeville. He was born on November 13, 1936, in Baxter, Tennessee, and lived a life dedicated to service, family, and his passions.
Glenn had distinguished career, having proudly served in the Navy...
Michaela Pangburn
Jul 24, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL- A funeral mass for Mrs. Michaela Pangburn, age 80 of Cookeville, will be held Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. with a rosary being held at 10:30 a.m., also at the church.
Michaela Pangburn, a beloved wife,...
Michael Allen James
Jul 23, 2025
BAXTER CHAPEL-Michael Allen "Hammer" James, born on November 19, 1967, in Smithville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Highpoint Health-Sumner with Ascension St. Thomas in Gallatin, Tennessee. He was a dedicated farmer whose life was characterized by hard work and a profound connection to the land he cultivated.
Michael had a multifaceted life filled with various interests and...
Virginia Marie McGee
Jul 21, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - With deepest love, reverence, and shared sorrow, we remember and celebrate the life of Virginia Marie Swafford McGee, who passed gently from this life on Monday, July 21, 2025, just two days after her 89th birthday.
Born on July 19, 1936, and raised as the eldest of ten children, Virginia’s life was one marked by strength, service, and...
Delores York Talkington
Jul 20, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Delores "Dee" York Talkington, of Athens, TN and formerly of Cookeville, passed away on Sunday July 20, 2025, at her residence in Athens. She was born on July 3, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Rowe Harris York Sr. and Dorothy Gilreath York, who predeceased her. She grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, where she attended Paris School...
Arlena Joyce Sliger
Jul 18, 2025
DYER CHAPEL - Arlena Joyce Sliger, a cherished resident of Baxter, Tennessee, and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 9, 1942, in Putnam County, Tennessee, Arlena dedicated her life to her family, community, and service to her church.
Throughout her working...
Randy Neil Booher
2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Randy Booher, 72, of Cookeville, TN, passed away in July of 2025.
He was born in Lafayette, TN on April 11, 1953 to A.K. & Edna Booher. After graduating from Putnam County High School in 1971, he went on to earn an architectural degree from Auburn University in 1976.
He met Sherrye Riley of Ft. Myers, FL at Auburn...
Jim Jernigan
Jul 17, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - James "Jim" C. Jernigan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and church member, passed away on July 17, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Born on September 26, 1949, in Monterey, TN, Jim was a proud graduate of Monterey High School, Class of 1967. He lived a life full of purpose and commitment, marked by his service...
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