The Obituary Section

Eddie Bolin

, Tennessee

March 14, 1974

Eddie Deane Bolin age 51 of Jamestown TN passed away Wednesday February 4 2026 at UT Medical Center Jamestown. He was born March 15 1974 in Livingston TN to Edward Deane Bolin and Nellie Fulton Bolin. He was a member of Fairview Church and a shelf stocker at WalMart. He was preceded in death by his nephew Jacob Beaty fatherinlaw Jerry Taylor. Eddie was survived by his wife Kelli Sue Taylor Bolin 1 daughter Alyssa Baldridge and fiance Michael 2 sons Taylor Bolin and fianc Karina Dustin Bolin and wife Katlin grandchildren Marley and Scarlett on the way 2 God children Joslyn Manis and Ryker Manis mother Nellie Vaughn and husband JD 1 sister Cindy Bolin motherinlaw Kathy King special greatniece Lizzy Taylor special friends Willie Frogge Drew Matthews Jessica Ratliff and Delana Goad. Funeral services were held Tuesday February 10 2026 at 200 PM from Brown Funeral Chapel with…

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Eugene Means

, Tennessee

Floyd Eugene Means age 95 of Byrdstown TN passed away Monday December 22 2025 at Pickett Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 20 1930 in Albany KY to Richard Hoy Dick Means and Virgie L. Cross Means. He was a member of Emmanuel Catholic Church in Albany KY and a former factory employee at BorgWarner. Eugene was survived by his stepdaughter Judy Gutierrez 1 brother Richard G. Means niece Deborah Kay Davis. Also survived by other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Virgie Means his wife Louise Means. The family has chosen cremation. The burial of the cremains was in Amonett Cemetery. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Be the first to share your favorite memory photo or story of Eugene. This memorial page is dedicated for family friends and future generations to celebrate the life…

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Burton Capps

, Tennessee

Burton was born May 30 1959 in Byrdstown Tennessee. He attended Pickett County High School and after graduation he joined the U.S. Air Force serving 4 years. Burton graduated from Tennessee Tech University in 1988. He was employed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency as a game warden for 29 years. He enjoyed reading novels. Burton is preceded in death by his wife Perri Lynn Capps and his father Robert Red Capps. Survivors include his mother Glee Elder Capps of Byrdstown Tennessee. His children Robert Valerie Capps of Cleveland Tennessee James Lindsay Capps of Rockwood Tennessee brothers Bill Janie Capps of Monterey Tennessee Frank Darlene Capps of Byrdstown Tennessee and John Capps of Byrdstown Tennessee and grandchildren Audra Capps Adelynn Capps Tucker Capps and Carson Kilby A Gathering of Friends will be held Saturday December 20 2025 from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. at Wolf Creek Baptist Church. A Gathering…

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Jackie Neal

, Tennessee

Jacqueline Joyce Laursen Neal better known as Jackie age 74 of Byrdstown TN passed away Wednesday December 10 2025 at Pickett Care and Rehab. She was born September 19 1951 to Llewellyn Laursen and Dorothy Hunting Gerritts. She was of the Christian faith a garment factory employee and caregiver. Jackie was survived by 1 daughter Dorothy Marie Neal 3 sons Michael Neal Charles Neal and wife Janice Matthew Neal 3 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren 1 sister Judy OConnor. Also survived by other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Lou Laursen and Dorothy Gerritts husband Donald Neal. Funeral services were held Friday December 12 2025 at 700 PM from Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rick Cross officiating. The burial was Saturday December 13 2025 at 1200 PM in Etter Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 500 PM until the service at 700 PM…

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Willie Wilson

, Tennessee

Willie Earl Wilson age 79 of Cookeville TN passed away Saturday June 27 2026 at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 23 1946 in Rickman TN to John Ed Wilson and Mary Alice Presley Wilson. Willie was a member of the Shipley Unity Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Mary Wilson 2 brothers James and Fred Wilson 2 sisters Edith Allen and Rosie Murray. Willie was survived by 1 daughter Shiela Hammock and husband Jeff 1 son Nathan Wilson 1 brother Donald Wilson 3 grandchildren Kelly Wright Jordan Wright and Chelsea Moore 7 greatgrandchildren Brooklynn Trenton Clayton Braylin Cameron Grayson and Zayden stepgrandchildren and a stepgreatgrandchildren. Also survived by nieces nephews other family members and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday June 30 2026 at 200 P.M. from Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. George Storie…

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Shirley Groce Austin

, Tennessee

Shirley Winningham Groce Austin age 93 of Byrdstown TN passed away Wednesday June 17 2026 at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was born January 11 1933 in Livingston TN to Bernie Winningham Ellen Ogletree Winningham. Shirley was a garment factory worker a member of Livingston Church of Christ and later attended Wolf River United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Bernie and Ellen Winningham husbands Robert Groce and Luke Austin 4 brothers Howard Lester Donald and Bernie Winningham 1 sister Margaret Wesley 3 sons Johnny and Ronnie Robinson and David Austin 1 daughter Bobbie Elder 1 great grandson Sadler Overton. Shirley was survived by 5 daughters Cathy Roger Tompkins Carolyn Dyer Sharon Russell Diann Jimmy McWhorter Terri Tim Anito 2 sons Wayne Suzanne Austin Jeff Austin 12 grandchildren Emily Stacy Moody Rachel Randy Overton Brandon Angie Robinson Nathan Robinson Robert Nancy Elder Neta Scot Cobb Courtney James…

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Tony Pritchard

, Tennessee

Tony C. Pritchard age 64 of Byrdstown TN passed away Wednesday March 11 2026 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born June 5 1961 in Albany KY to Willard Pritchard and Delta Winningham Pritchard. He was a member of Wolf River United Baptist Church and a carpenter. Tony was preceded in death by his parents Willard and Delta Pritchard 4 brothers Billy Lonnie Larry and Doug Pritchard 2 infants brothers 1 sister Johnnie Bilbrey 2 sisterinlaws Virginia Pritchard and Brenda Pritchard. Tony was survived by 1 sister Bonnie Reagan and husband Everett 1 brother Terry Pritchard. Also survived by other family members and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday March 14 2026 at 200 PM from Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rick Cross officiating. The burial was in Pritchard Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were John Reagan Tim Reagan Robert Reagan Jake Cross Billy Joe Johnson and Bobby Joe Johnson.…

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Pamela Richardson

, Tennessee

January 30, 2026

Pamela Jean Richardson age 67 of Byrdstown Tennessee passed away on January 31 2026 in Nashville Tennessee. Pamela was born on July 26 1958 in St. Louis Missouri to William Eugene and Martha Louise Claborn Richardson. She was preceded in death by her father William Eugene Richardson her brother Daniel Richardson her brotherinlaw Johnny Bilbrey her stepfather Eugene Cope and her niece Elizabeth Kennard. She is survived by her mother Martha Louise Cope her sisters Debra Bilbrey and Lisa Robin Cummings her brother Craig Richardson her stepbrother Steve Cope Diane and her stepsister Elaine Cope. She is also survived by numerous nieces nephews aunts uncles friends and neighbors. Pamela proudly served in the United States Air Force for twelve years leaving with the rank of Staff Sergeant. She cherished her time stationed in Germany and spent most of her military career at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. In…

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Daniel Gibbs

, Tennessee

Daniel Ray Gibbs age 70 of Byrdstown TN passed away Friday January 30 2026 at Livingston Regional Hospital. He was born May 17 1955 in Cincinnati OH to Claude Alexander Gibbs and Deloise Banks Gibbs. He worked as a supervisor in the aerospace industry. He was preceded in death by his father Claude Gibbs 1 sister Joann Gibbs. Daniel is survived by 1 son Evan Boggano mother Deloise Gibbs nephew John Hamons. Also survived by other family members and friends. The family has chosen cremation and there are no services planned at this time.

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Charles Davis

, Tennessee

Charles Eugene Davis age 91 went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ his Savior on January 23 2026 at his home in Byrdstown Tennessee. Charlesknown to many as Chuckwas born on May 20 1934 in Boston Massachusetts the eldest son of Herbert E. and Eilene Toika Davis. He grew up in the innercity neighborhood of Roxbury where he attended grade school and graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School. During his teenage years Chuck held numerous jobs to help support his family developing a strong work ethic that would mark his entire life. He went on to graduate from Gordon College with a B.A. in Philosophy GordonConwell Seminary with a MDIV and later earned a masters of Religious Studies from the University of Virginia. It was while attending Gordon College that Chuck accepted the Lorda defining moment that transformed his life and set the course for decades of faithful…

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Herbert Groce Ii

, Tennessee

He was born February 4 1954 in Livingston TN to Herbert Q and Jennie Crouch Groce. He was a member of Moodyville Baptist Church a farmer a volunteer firefighter and former owner of Moodyville Cash Store. He is a graduate of Tennessee Tech University.He was a member of Byrdstown Masonic Lodge 496. He is survived by his daughter Nicole Groce Ziegler grandchildren Rowan Roslyn and Knox Turney Ziegler. Also survived by other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Friday January 16 2026 at 1200 until the service at 200 PM at Moodyville Baptist Church with Dr. Joel Chappell officiating. The burial will be at Lovelady Sims Cemetery following the service. Jerry Kinchen Joe Groce Jim Winningham Michael Groce Terry Robbins Barry Poore and Lance Mathis will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Moodyville Baptist Church Mission Fund at moodyvillebaptist.org.

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Bennie Cross

, Tennessee

Bennie Lou Pritchard Cross age 91 of Byrdstown TN passed away Friday December 12 2025 at Pickett Care and Rehab. She was born October 16 1934 in Byrdstown TN to John William Pritchard and Bertha Jones Pritchard. She was a member of Bloomington Christian Church a former cook for U.C.H.R.A. and a garment factory employee. Bennie was survived by 2 daughters Sherrie Brown and husband Francis Jamie Claborn and husband Joey 2 sons Van Cross and wife Marilyn Jeff Cross and wife Jackie 9 grandchildren and 20 greatgrandchildren daughterinlaw Shirley Cross sisterinlaw Rita Pritchard. Also survived by other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Bertha Pritchard husband James A. Cross 1 son Mark Cross 2 sisters Betty Neal Sue Little 2 brothers Smith Pritchard J.C. Pritchard. Funeral services were held Monday December 15 2025 at 100 PM from Brown Funeral Chapel with…

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Pamela Fournier

, Tennessee

Pamela Kay Smith Cross Fournier age 71 of Byrdstown TN passed away Thursday November 6 2025 at her residence. She was born June 4 1954 in Winchester IN to John F. Smith and Shirley Ruth Flowers Smith. She was a former manager at Family Dollar. Pamela was survived by 2 sons Brian Cross and wife Delaine Jason Cross 4 grandchildren Paul Felicia Pryor Austin Cross Danielle Ryan Thomas Joseph Cross 3 greatgrandchildren Zander Pryor Gabriel Pryor Stanley Thomas3 sisters Patricia Lewis and husband Jeff Sheila Lewis and husband Stacey Theresa Whitted 1 brother DuWayne Smith and wife Tammy. Also survived by her wifeinlaw Lisa Lee Cross other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Shirley Smith husband Arthur Fournier. Designers choice bouquet was purchased for the family of Pamela Kay Fournier by Mike Whitted.

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Jessie Cooksey

, Tennessee

Jessie Clark Cooksey age 87 of Byrdstown TN passed away Sunday May 10 2026 at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was born June 16 1938 in Byrdstown TN to Will Clark and Antha Manis Clark. She was an owner and secretary at Clinton Tire Co. She was preceded in death by her parents Will and Antha Clark 1 daughter Billie Renee Phillips 1 sister Willie Kay Reeder 2 brothers Aubrey Clark and Hollis Clark. Jessie was survived by her husband Steve Cooksey 1 son Steven Cooksey 6 grandchildren Grayson Smith Lydia Cooksey Jessa Cooksey Chloe Phillips Ethan Phillips and Avery Phillips 1 greatgrandchild Hayden Phillips. Funeral services were held Thursday May 14 2026 at 100 PM from Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Randy Tompkins Bro. Keith Pryor and Bro. Rick Cross officiating. The burial was in Clark Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Don Winningham Wade Hurst Johnny Cook Cornel Bulubenchi Brandon…

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Anne Johnson

, Tennessee

Anne Johnson age 74 passed away peacefully at her home in Byrdstown Tennessee on April 24 2026. Born on October 28 1951 in Indianapolis Indiana Anne later moved with her family to Absecon New Jersey where she grew up and graduated from Pleasantville High School. She went on to earn her associate degree from Atlantic Community College and built a long dedicated career at Consolidated Products in Northfield New Jersey retiring after 33 years of service. Anne lived for many years in Collings Lake New Jersey before fulfilling her dream of retiring to Tennessee at the end of December 2025. She embraced every community she was part of always offering a helping hand to neighbors friends and anyone in neednever with hesitation always with a full heart. A devoted wife mother and grandmother Anne cherished her family above all else. She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years…

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Sharon Cross

, Tennessee

Sharon Elaine Jones Cross age 73 of Byrdstown TN passed away Friday January 16 2026 at her residence. She was born October 23 1952 in Moodyville TN to Cliant Jones and Pearl Gunter Jones. She was a former garment factory employee and a caregiver. She was preceded in death by her parents Cliant and Pearl Jones her husband Clyde Cross 1 sister Norma McCane 3 brothers Lindell Eugene Jerry and E.J. Jones Sharon was survived by 1 daughter Lacy Simpson and husband Eric 2 sons Gary Cross and wife Pat James Cross 10 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren 1 sister Ann Cook and husband David 1 brother Jackie Jones. Also survived by other family members and friends. Funeral services were held Monday January 19 2026 at 200 PM from Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Randy Tompkins officiating. The burial was in Smyrna Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Gary Cross James Cross…

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Charles Jolley

, Tennessee

Charles Aaron Jolley age 89 of Byrdstown TN passed away Thursday January 8 2026 at his residence. He was born March 23 1936 in Byrdstown TN to Amon Jolly and Audra Amonett Jolly. He was a deacon and elder at Bloomington Christian Church a former county director and social worker for Tennessee Department of Human Services a founding member of Pickett County Rescue Squad and he enjoyed sports. He was preceded in death by his parents Amon and Audra Jolly 1 sister Barbara Neal. Charles was survived by his wife Doris Reagan Jolley 1 daughter Jane Cross and husband Bob 1 son Mickey Jolly and wife Shelia 5 grandchildren Drue Jolly Courtney Kate Dixon Randall Scott Jolly Abby Tyler Cross Lydia Lanzoni Levi 6 greatgrandchildren. Also survived by other family members and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday January 10 2026 at 200 PM from Bloomington Christian Church with Bro.…

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Deborah Fulton

, Tennessee

Deborah Ann Prater Fulton age 62 of Cookeville TN passed away Tuesday December 16 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born January 41963 in Paterson New Jersey to Joseph Edward Prater and Kathleen Ann Clayton Prater. She was a homemaker. Deborah is survived by husband Randall Fulton 2 sisters Lisa Johnson and husband Dean Janet Prater stepmother Rosemary Prater nephews Dean Johnson Jr. and wife Erica Joseph Johnson and wife Emily nieces Barbara Johnson JoAnn Woods cousin Glenda Barnes. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Kathleen Prater 2 sisters Barbara Prater and Mary Prater. Graveside services will be held Friday December 19 2025 at 100 PM from Tompkins Cemetery with Bro. J.B. Stinson officiating. The burial will be in Tompkins Cemetery. Be the first to share your favorite memory photo or story of Deborah. This memorial page is dedicated for family friends and future…

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