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Archives
05-21-2003
JOHN R. "BUD" ALLRED Mr. Allred died Sunday, May 11 at Hospice of Dayton. He retired from General Motors after 39 years of service and attended Xenia Christian Center. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War, a member of the American Legion Post 763, and a former member of VFW Post 8312. Born June 30, 1928, in Overton County, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Lillie Allred. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters and a brother. Survivors include a sister, Nena Behnken of Xenia, OH; and several nieces, nephews, and very close friends. Pallbearers were Kenny Thorp, Thomas Thorp, John Cluff, Buddy Bartlett, A.J. Behnken, and Jamie Kessen. Special care provided by Tobias Funeral Home. (P)
LOU ALLIE DALE Mrs. Dale died Tuesday, May 13 at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith. Born December 4, 1915, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ella (Kendall) Neely. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Dale; three sisters; and a brother. Survivors include a son, Fred Rich of Alabama; a daughter, Reba Dale and husband, Willie H., of Livingston; a brother, Sam Neely of Livingston; a sister, Claudia Ogletree of Livingston; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Charlie Fox, Glenn Hazard, Richard Sager, Gerald Ferrill, Jimmy Ferrill, and Danny Ferrill. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
TRACY KENNETH FERRELL Mr. Ferrell died Friday, May 16 at White County Hospital in Sparta. He was a farmer, a member of MartinŐs Chapel United Methodist Church, and a United States Army veteran of World War II. Born February 12, 1918, in Overton County, he was the son of the late John Hardy and Sula Belle (Ramsey) Ferrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois (Bilbrey) Ferrell; four sisters, Juanita (Ferrell) Harris, Tina (Ferrell) Bilbrey, Auda (Ferrell) Looper, and Dean Ferrell; and eight brothers, Clyce Ferrell, Ward Ferrell, Travis Ferrell, Truman Ferrell, Vanis Ferrell, Doyle Ferrell, Carlis Ferrell, and Mitchell Ferrell. Survivors include a sister, Ruth Coleman of Livingston; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Pallbearers were Ronald Harris, Donald Harris, Frankie Harris, Randall Harris, Jerry Harris, Junior Harris, and Randolph Harris. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Joe Harris, Johnny Harris, and Royce Harris. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
OVA OLENE SAVAGE HENRY Mrs. Henry died Thursday, May 15 at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was a garment factory worker, a homemaker, and a member of Holly Springs Church of Christ. Born August 19, 1921, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late Early Erman and Susan Annie (Harville) Allred. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Alfred Savage and S.T. Henry; three sisters; a brother; and two grandsons. Survivors include five sons, Oather Savage and wife, Joyce, Avery Savage and wife, Darlene, Jerry Savage and wife, Brenda, and Danny Savage and wife, Brenda, all of Livingston, and Paul Savage and wife, Inez, of Franklin, OH; two step-sons, Gene Henry of Monterey and Terry Henry of Livingston; two step-daughters, Doris Bohannon and Elaine Leathgo, both of Cookeville; a sister, Elsie Pennington of Sparta; 21 grandchildren; and 29 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were David Savage, Doug Savage, Brandon Savage, Roger Savage, Donald Savage, Sherman Savage, Tim Savage, Chris Savage, Wayne Savage, and Mike Savage. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
BOBBIE JEAN (WILSON) LEFFEW Mrs. Leffew died Monday, April 28 at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was a factory worker and a member of Freedonia Community Church. She also attended Christ Chapel Church. Born August 5, 1934, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late M.C. and Allie May (Evans) Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie E. Wilson. Survivors include her husband, Dawson Leffew of Livingston; a daughter and a son-in-law, Shelia Padgett King and husband, Larry E., of Rickman; a step-son, James Lee Leffew and wife, Lisa, of Livingston; a sister, Ruby Ann Barnes of Livingston; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; special nephews, Jackie Wilson, Jerry Wilson, and Ron Barnes; special cousins, Nannie Mae Ledford and Wilma York, both of Livingston; special friends, Mildred Sullivan and Lorriane Vaughn, both of Livingston; and other cousins and family. Pallbearers were Kevin Vaughn, Ron Barnes, Jerry Wilson, Jackie Wilson, Roger Wright, Rick Brown, and Bobby Miller. Serving as honorary pallbearers were James Leffew, Steven Leffew, J. D. Leffew, Larry King, Mike Frizzell, Bruce Ledford, John Ledford, and Jessie Norfleet. Special care provided by Livingston Funeral Home. (C)
MURIEL E. RAMSEY Mrs. Ramsey died Tuesday, May 13 at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was a factory worker at Botany 500 and a member of First Baptist Church in Livingston. Born May 18, 1921, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late Posie Warren and Bonzie (Williams) Gunnels. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Porter "Pete" Ramsey; a daughter, Sharon Kay Ramsey; and a brother, Rudolph Gunnels. Survivors include a daughter, Pat Rich of Livingston; a brother, Rodney Gunnels of Livingston; a sister, Fern Bilbrey of Livingston; three grandchildren; and a great granddaughter. Pallbearers were Dale Bilbrey, John Michael Stephens, David Thompson, Jim Gunnels, and Donald Williams. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
MYRTLE JEAN SELLS Mrs. Sells died Friday, May 16 in Neoga, IL. She was a housewife and a member of Jesus is the Lighthouse Full Gospel Pentecostal Church. Born June 29, 1933, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late James Christopher and Mary (Stout) Deck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Auzie Sells Sr.; a son, Williard Auzie Sells Jr.; four brothers, Hayden Deck, Cooper Deck, J.B. Deck, and Bass Deck; and four sisters, Bess Hargis, Maurine Handy, Opal Norris, and Jewell Halsell. Survivors include a daughter, Robin Ray and husband, Albert, of Dayton, TN; a granddaughter, Jennifer Ray of Fall River, MA; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and dear friends. Pallbearers were Dale Sullivan, Clinton Hargis, Michael Deck, Paul Hargis, R.L. Olgetree, and Billy Hargis. Serving as honorary pallbearer was Ronnie Hargis. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
STANLEY WAYMON VAUGHN Mr. Vaughn died Thursday, May 15 at Livingston Regional Hospital. He was a furniture factory worker, a member of Frogtown Church of Christ, and a veteran of the United States Army during World War II. Born August 11, 1923, in Pickett County, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Myrtie Lee (Arney) Vaughn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters; five brothers; a grandson, Tony Staggs; and two great grandsons, Eric Staggs and Derrick Staggs. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Irene Vaughn of Livingston; three sons, James Vaughn of Hilham, Charles Vaughn of Monroe, and Randell Vaughn of Allons; five daughters, Kay Staggs, Carol Auberson, and Arlene Long, all of Livingston, Peggy Sullivan of Rickman, and Mary Gilpatrick of Jamestown, KY; five brothers, Ed Vaughn and Tom Vaughn, both of Livingston, and Bill Vaughn, Bob Vaughn, and Ken Vaughn, all of Hilham; 22 grandchildren; and 33 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Michael Neal, Terry Staggs, Joey Staggs, Ray Staggs, Michael Vaughn, and Randle Richardson. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
WILMA RUTH WALKER Mrs. Walker died Monday, May 12 at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was a factory worker and a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church. Born August 7, 1944, in Overton County, she was the daughter of Georgia Leigh (Hammock) Stewart and the late William Canada Stewart. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, Alvin Eugene Walker of Rickman; a son, Chad Allen Walker of Cookeville; a daughter, Lisa Cowan of Sumter, SC; a sister, Ann Gaw of Rickman; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were W.B. Melton, Ed Walker, Nicky Harvey, Dale Sullivan, Phillip Wilson, and Earl Presley. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
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