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Obituaries For Saturday, December 21
Funeral Services for Mrs. E. Bernice Martin, age 93 of the Oakley Community, will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 12:00 noon at Fellowship Baptist Church. Bro. Jeff Walters will lovingly officiate, and Bernice will be laid to rest in Fellowship Cemetery. On Tuesday afternoon, December 17, 2024, Bernice peacefully slipped away in her sleep, surrounded by love. Born at home in the serene Lonesome Valley Community on June 2, 1931, to Gilbert Taylor Melton and Maude Dulworth Melton, Bernice spent her life spreading love and kindness, nurturing her family and community with a heart as tender as the flowers she grew. She married her soulmate, Gene Noel Martin, and their love story became the foundation of a life rich in faith, family, and joy. Bernice delighted in taking care of her home and family, finding joy in her blooming gardens and the bounty of her community-grown produce. She believed in sharing her blessings and opened her heart and home to all who needed a kind word, a warm meal, or a caring friend. Bernice leaves behind a family who adored her and will forever treasure her memory, Daughters Shelia Garner (husband Joe) of Chattanooga, TN, and Gail Martin of the Oakley Community; Grandchildren Kristy Fox (husband David), Sarah Weber (husband Jason), John Swafford (wife Tina), and Jessica Richards; great-grandchildren Luke, Simon Noel, and Avery Eve Weber; Olivia, Sophia Noel, and William Fox; Kaitlyn and Brooklyn Richards; Samuel and Sun Young Swafford; and Avery and Caitie Scoggins. Family and friends are warmly invited to visit on Friday evening, December 20, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church to celebrate her life and share cherished memories.
Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Mae Dull, age 72 of Livingston, will be held on Saturday December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm at Hall Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Falling Springs Cemetery. Officiating with the service will be Bro. Jason Rice. Mrs. Dull passed from this life on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at her home. She was born in Monterey on Saturday, November 8, 1952 to the late Leon Ledbetter, and surviving mother, Anita Melton. Katherine was a homemaker and loved her grandchildren. She also loved taking trips and traveling. Katherine will be greatly missed by her family and friends and all who knew her. Survivors include son, Gregory (Beverly) Dull of Baxter; grandaughter Madisyn Dull, Cameron (Sara) Bilbery; 5 great grandchildren; Mother, Anita Melton of Chesterfield, IN; brothers L.G (Linda) Ledbetter, of Livingston, David Ledbetter, of Anderson, IN; sisters Patsy )Jim) Mabe, of Daleville, IN, and Deanna Zirkel, of Anderson, IN. The family will welcome friends at the funeral home on Saturday, December 21st starting at 10 AM to 12 PM.
Funeral Services for Mr. Carl Edward Murphy, age 89 of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Carl peacefully passed from this life on Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and joy. Born at home in the Copeland Cove Community of Overton County, Tennessee, Carl was the beloved son of the late Mack Luther and L. Bessie Allred Murphy. Carl will be deeply missed by his loving family, daughters Marsha Murphy-Savage (husband Greg) of Hilham, and Tonya Reagan (husband Joseph) of the Okolona Community; sons Johnnie Murphy of Rickman, Alan Murphy (wife Anita) of Livingston, Billy Murphy (wife Linda) of Livingston, and Ralph Murphy (partner Debbie Flatt); stepson Tony Barham (wife Sandra); grandchildren: Johnny, Mark, Michael, Travis, Sara, Jordan, Phillip, Bryan, Mandy, Terah, Brittany, Tyler, Allie, and Heather. The family warmly welcomes friends for visitation on Friday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will follow at Okolona Cemetery.
Funeral Services for Gale Duane Copeland, age 90 of Byrdstown, will be held Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM from Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Randy Tompkins and Bro. Keith Pryor officiating. The burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery. He passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his residence. He was born September 23, 1934 in Byrdstown, TN to Peter Turney Copeland and Esther (Amonett) Copeland. He was a member of Smyrna Church, a livestock dealer, auctioneer, real estate broker, and a board member for People’s Bank & Trust. Gale is survived by his wife: Eva (Mitchell) Copeland; (3) daughters: Diane Copeland, Susan Parlo and husband: Bob, Debbie Elder and special friend: Al Middleton; (6) grandchildren: Brittney Minkin (Ivan), Jaclyn Parlo (Charlotte), Bryan Elder (Brittany), Nicholas Elder, Nathan Elder (Lyndsey), Blaire Hodgin (Zack); (8) great-grandchildren; brother: Jerry Copeland and wife: Linda. Also survived by other family members and friends. Memorial contributions in memory of Gale can be given to Smyrna Church or Smyrna Cemetery Fund. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 AM until service time at 2:00 PM.
Funeral Services for Mr. Chester Lloyd Carmack, age 86 of Livingston, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Hall Funeral Home, Livingston, Tennessee with Bro. Bobby Gore and Bro. Bruce Mullinex officiating. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service in the Holly Springs Cemetery in Hilham. He passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Overton County Health and Rehab Center. Chester was born Tuesday, December 13, 1938 to the late Lloyd and Bronza Hunter Carmack in Allons. Chester is survived by his nephew: Kevin Carmack, his nieces: Kanita Carmack and Kim (Bobby) Taylor. He is also survived by 2 great nephews and 1 great niece. Chester attended Allons Elementary and graduated Livingston Academy in 1958. He served his country in the United States Army. While in the Army, Chester was in artillery surveying and was stationed in Germany. He worked over 30 years with the Nashville Bridge Company until he retired. Upon his retirement, Chester moved back home to his family farm where he took pride in being recognized as a Tennessee Century Farm Program member. He was a member of the American Legion, the Overton County Historical Society, and Holly Springs Church of Christ. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 11:00 AM to the time of the funeral at 2:00 PM.
