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02-14-2007 Obituaries Ethna (Carwile) Brown Mrs. Brown died Thursday, Feb. 8 at NHC Healthcare in Cookeville. She was a homemaker, a member of the Weavers Guild, and a member of the Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. Born September 26, 1922, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Oscar and Magnolia (Farmer) Carwile. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, B. Gratz Brown; and 4 sisters, Eldrith Parsons, Evelyn Carwile, Ruth Bell Stephens, and Rosa Nell Carwile. Survivors include 4 brothers, Eldon Carwile of Franklin, and Ethan Carwile, Eric Carwile, and Earl Carwile, all of Livingston; 3 sisters, Edwina Winningham of Livingston, Elna Wilson of Granger, IN, and Estelene Morgan of Hilham; and several nephews and nieces. Pallbearers were Larry Winningham, Jim Morgan, Jeff Morgan, Allen Carwile, Tim Wilson, Mark Carwile, Lindon Carwile, Jacob Carwile, Joey Morgan, and Sonny Parsons. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
Flora Lee Collins Mrs. Collins died Saturday, Feb. 10 at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was a homemaker, a retired factory worker, and a member of Fredonia Methodist Church. Born July 8, 1914, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Pearl (Winton) Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Carl Collins; a son, Herbert Collins; 2 grandchildren, Jeff Collins and Carl Edward Collins; and 3 great-grandchildren, Dennis Clay Collins, Joshua Dulworth, and Rachel Lee Collins. Survivors include 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis and Charlene Collins, Gerald and Betty Lou Collins, and Doyle and Rose Collins, all of Alpine, and Jerry and Brenda Collins of Nashville; a daughter and son-in-law, Jane Abbott and Lowell Ledbetter of Livingston; a daughter-in-law, Katherine Collins; 7 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Scott Collins, Tim Collins, Dustin Collins, Jordan Dulworth, Dennis Collins, and Christopher Collins. Honorary pallbearers were Jake Collins and Preston Collins. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
Clyde E. Dishman Mr. Dishman died Friday, Feb. 9 at Livingston Regional Hospital. Born June 28, 1934, in the Crawford community of Overton County, he was the son of the late Albert and Mary Lizzie (Ledbetter) Dishman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean (Phillips) Dishman; 3 brothers; 3 sisters; and a grandson, Rocky Dishman. Survivors include 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, James and Gail Dishman and Junior Dishman, all of Livingston, and Kenny and Sheila Dishman of Rickman; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Gail and Ricky Dixon and Sue Dixon, all of Livingston; a brother, Ray Dishman of Livingston; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Lonnie Breeding. Pallbearers were Brad Short, Ronnie Dixon, Tom Davidson, Jason Sullivan, Bill Jackson, Doug Parsons, and Johnny Arney. Special care provided by Hall Funeral Home in Livingston. (C)
Malcom Dulworth The family chose cremation. No services are planned at this time. Mr. Dulworth was a maintenance worker for the City of Livingston and was the ball park custodian. He was the minister at the Pentecostal Church. Born May 4, 1928, in Overton County, he was the son of the late Bedford and Annie Dulworth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Dulworth; a brother, E.J. Dulworth; and 2 sisters, Irene Leach and Louise St. John. Survivors include his fiancˇe, Willidean Ball of Allons; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Mike Dixon of Madison; 3 sisters, Betty Hammock of Sparta, Gladys Burns of Indianapolis, IN, and Oylene Hill of Cookeville; 5 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Special care provided by Livingston Funeral Home. (C)
Arlin Gentry Neal Mr. Neal died Saturday, Feb. 10 at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Cleveland. Born in Overton County, he was the son of the late Bedford Shirley and Emma Susan (Handy) Neal. Mr. NealÕs father was pastor of Walnut Grove Church of Christ for several years throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Survivors include his wife, Irene (Bilbrey) Neal; 2 sons, Aaron Neal and Jeff Frazier; a daughter and son-in-law, Amie and Scott McDowell; 3 brothers, Eugene Neal, Jim Neal, and Junior Neal; 2 sisters, O.V. Livingston and Earline Clouse; and 5 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mike Neal, Anthony Wilmoth, Scott McDowell, David Bilbrey, Jason Oakley, and David Kirksey. Special care provided by Hall Funeral Home in Livingston. (C)
Nell (Coleman) Norris Mrs. Norris died Tuesday, Feb. 6 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. He was a homemaker and a member of Parkway Baptist Church in Goodlettsville. Born October 24, 1917, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late J.D. Sr. and Mary Etta (Maynard) Coleman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Chester Coleman, Edd Coleman, Bill Coleman, Minor Coleman, and J.D. Coleman Jr. Survivors include her husband, Amon Norris of Old Hickory; and a son, Steve Norris of Old Hickory. Pallbearers were Johnny Fred Coleman, Joe Coleman, David Ledbetter Sr., David Ledbetter Jr., Jay Coleman, and Kelly Coleman. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
Kathy Lynn Walker Miss Walker died Sunday, Feb. 4 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She worked for Human Services with the state of Tennessee and was of the Baptist faith. Born July 7, 1976, in Putnam County, she was the daughter of James Douglas and Patsy Marie (Cooper) Walker of Rickman. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ulysses and Hessie Cooper and Shirley and Magnolia Walker. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry and Julie Walker of Rickman and Edward and Penny Walker of Smithville; and a niece, Layla Walker. Pallbearers were Larry Walker, Robert Walker, Bruce Walker, Jack Maynard, Carl Honeycutt, Robert Cooper, and Richard Qualls. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home in Rickman. (C)
MarthA N. (Conner) Winningham Mrs. Winningham died Friday, Feb. 9 at Livingston Regional Hospital. Born August 2, 1920, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late Dillard and Fannie (Brannum) Conner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Lloyd Conner, Jerry Conner, and Casper Conner. Survivors include her husband, Castle Winningham of Monroe; a son and daughter-in-law, Howard W. and Judy Winningham of Monroe; a grandson, Ronald Winningham of Jamestown; and several nephews and nieces. Pallbearers were Steve Martin, Jordan Hargis, Chris Hargis, Bobby Winningham, Bill Bilbrey, and Dale Garrett. Special care provided by Hall Funeral Home in Livingston. (C)
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