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08-30-2006 Obituaries Teresa Gail Andrews Burial was in Free Hills Cemetery. Ms. Andrews died Thursday, Aug. 17 at her home. She was a graduate of Whites Creek Comprehensive High School, where she took courses in childcare. She later established her own daycare where she trained and educated children until they reached preschool age. The children that left her daycare later attended either magnet or private schools. Several of the children she kept were premature babies from Vanderbilt and Baptist hospitals. According to her family, she seldom thought of herself, but of others. She always felt it was better to give than receive, and that is how she lived her life. She was baptized into Eastside Church of Christ in May of 1995. Born July 7, 1961, she was the daughter of Jack and Thelma Andrews of Nashville. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include 2 brothers, Titus Thomas of Nashville and David Gist of Cookeville; a sister, Tanya Andrews of Nashville; her grandfather, Owens ÒDaddy OÓ Hamilton of Celina; a sister-in-law, Darlene Gist; 7 nephews and nieces; 5 great-nephews and great-nieces; 3 adopted brothers, Jimmy Wilson, Malcolm Hamilton, and Kevan Hippler; aunts and uncles, Mary Bartlett, Naomi and George Jackson, and Geneva and Bobby Bartlett; an uncle and aunt, Edward and Kathleen Hamilton; 8 great-aunts and great-uncles, including Delois Garrett, who became a motherly figure; a devoted friend of 30 years, Gail Eguakun, the mother of her godchildren, Shatoria Eguakum Abernathy, Sontae Eguakun, and Shatandra Eguakun; and a host of other relatives and friends. Special care provided by Johnson's House of Atena Funeral Home. (C)
Mildred Kathryn (Brown) Barlow Mrs. Barlow died Sunday, Aug. 27 at National Health Care Center. She was an artist and retired hair stylist. Born in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Eliza (Allen) Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Frederick Barlow; a brother; and 2 sisters. Survivors include a son, Thomas Nathan Barlow of Middletown, IN; a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Joe Holt of Murfreesboro; 4 grandchildren, Nicholas Barlow, Sibley Barlow, Mary McMurry, and Josh McMurry; and 2 great-grandchildren, Hannah McMurry and Dylan McMurry. Special care provided by Woodfin Funeral Chapel. (P)
Cora Faye (Moss) Buell Born May 28, 1965, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of Charles and Sandra (Underwood) Moss. Survivors include her husband, Michael R. Buell of Livingston; 2 brothers, John Luna and Darrel Luna; a sister, Vicky Coleman; 2 step-daughters, Jennifer Rose and Tricinda Buell; and 4 step-grandchildren, Noha Rose, Nathan Rose, Mirianda Cope, and Trevor Cope. The family chose cremation. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
George L. Gilpatrick Burial, with full military honors provided by James T. Davis Memorial Post 5062, was in Overton County Memorial Gardens. Mr. Gilpatrick died Friday, Aug. 25 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was a self-employed paint and drywall contractor, a United States Navy veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion, and a member of Walnut Grove Church of Christ. Born November 25, 1924, in Putnam County, he was the son of the late George Madison and Dora Lee (Gore) Gilpatrick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Everett Gore; a sister, Elsie Walker; and a grandson, Michael Seth Gilpatrick. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Gilpatrick of Livingston; 3 sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael Gilpatrick, Pat Gilpatrick, and Steve and Ann (Arney) Gilpatrick, all of Livingston; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Nancy Funnell of Springfield and Jeanene and Dan Buckley of Livingston; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Maxine Gilpatrick of Monterey; 3 sisters and a brother-in-law, Mabel Littrell, Ruth and Alvin Milliken, and Ruby Rundell, all of Cookeville; 7 grandchildren, Chree Chadwick, Lori Sage, Jennifer Bilbrey, Michele Williams, Mitch Daniels, Wendy Gilpatrick, and Marcy Randall; and 8 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society or Overton County Heritage Museum by contacting Speck Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Buddy Littrell, Sonny Gilpatrick, Wayne Gilpatrick, Larry Winningham, Mitch Daniels, and Bruce Bryant. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
Alice Velma Huddleston Burial was in Algood Cemetery. Mrs. Huddleston died Friday, Aug. 25 at Masters Health Care Center. She was a retired sales clerk and a member of Algood Presbyterian Church. Born October 25, 1910, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Bransford and Mary Bell (Phillips) Fleming. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Willie Haskel Huddleston; 2 brothers, Howard Fleming and Herbert Fleming; and a sister, Chalus Randolph. Survivors include 4 nephews, John Randolph and his wife, Pat, Jerry Randolph, and Bob Huddleston and his wife, Dot, all of Cookeville, and Jim Randolph and his wife, Kathy, of Kansas City, MO; 4 nieces, Marilyn Masters and her husband, Charles, Carolyn Pharris and her husband, Bob, Sandra Freeman, and Debbie Moss, all of Cookeville, and Thelma Woods and her husband, Jim, of Cleveland, KY; and a special friend, Jean Wilson. Pallbearers were Mark Randolph, Todd Randolph, Marty Masters, Randy Masters, Kerry Pharris, and Matt Newton. Special care provided by Hooper, Huddleston, & Horner Funeral Home. (C)
Nadine Angeles (Rodriguez) Laurie Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 at Heritage Cemetery. Mrs. Laurie died Saturday, Aug. 26 at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was a teacher at Cookeville Seventh-Day Adventist Christian Elementary School and was a member of Cookeville Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Born December 15, 1970, In Hammonton, NJ, she was the daughter of Nicolas and Nereda (Santos) Rodriguez of Cookeville. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her husband, Randy Laurie of Cookeville; a daughter, Jilian Lebron of Cookeville; 3 step-sons, Taylor and Ryan Laurie, both of Cookeville, and David Laurie, serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq; a step-daughter, Rachel Laurie of Cookeville; and a brother, Nicolas Rodriguez III of New Jersey. Special care provided by Livingston Funeral Home. (C)
Rose Joy Presley She was a cook at Overton County Nursing Home. Born March 4, 1931, in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Flossie (Hall) Sipple of Independence, KY, and the late Clair Sipple. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, Otis Presley of Livingston; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Dale Thornton of Florence, KY, and Doug and Diane Thornton of Livingston; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Debbie and Dock Day of Augusta, KY, and Connie Thornton of Florence; and 12 grandchildren. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
Wade Tinsley Stone Burial was in Stone Cemetery. Mr. Stone died Tuesday, Aug. 22 at Overton County Nursing Home. He was a park ranger, and a member of Beech Bethany Church of Christ. Born January 11, 1928, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Lee and Della (Smith) Stone. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Stone; a brother, John Fowler Stone; and a sister, Elizabeth Pendleton. Survivors include a son, Eric Stone of Cookeville; a daughter, Suzanne Stone of Celina; and a granddaughter, Amber Elizabeth Stone of Celina. Special care provided by Hall Funeral Home. (C)
James Norman Strode Burial was in Overton County Memorial Gardens. Mr. Strode died Friday, Aug. 25 at Evangelical House Nursing Home in Sterling Heights, MI. He was a Hi-lo driver in the automotive industry, served in the United States Army during World War II, and was a member of Martin's Chapel Methodist Church. Born September 7, 1918, in Overton County, he was the son of Andrew and Ada (Bilbrey) Strode. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vesta E. (Sullivan) Strode. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James A. and Linda Strode of Macomb; a sister, Etta Mae Widner of Akron, OH; and 2 grandchildren, Tracy Strode of Macomb and Carrie Strode of Shelby, MI. Pallbearers were Mark Staggs, Dylon Staggs, Ronnie Melton, Denton Hummel, Daniel Staggs, and James Richardson. Special care provided by Livingston Funeral Home. (C)
LaNell B. Summerford Burial was in the family cemetery in Celina. Ms. Summerford died Monday, Aug. 21 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. A native of Ezel, KY, she was the daughter of the late Dyer Cecil and Lydia (McGuire) Cecil. She was a greeter at Wal-Mart in Franklin and a member of Soul Harbor Church. Survivors include 5 daughters and 4 sons-in-law, Kim Maynard of Gainesboro, Mona Lisa and Steve Clark of Louisville, KY, June and David Johnson of Franklin, Pam and Bob Barr of Celina, and Tami and Jeff Barley of Louisville; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Special care provided locally by Hall Funeral Home. (C)
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