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Robert Lee Mollett Sr.
Mr. Robert Lee Mollett Sr., 64, of Livingston, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at Livingston Regional Hospital. He was a food warehouse worker and attended Hilham Baptist Church Mission. Memorial services will be planned for a later date.

Born November 16, 1938, in Enid, OK, he was the son of the late John Dallas and Melinda Louise (Eck) Mollett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Greg Allen.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Mollett of Livingston; two sons, Robert Lee Mollett Jr. of Cookeville and James Brent Mollett of Livingston; a daughter, Teresa Ann Mollett of Ocean Side, CA; two brothers, James Dallas Mollett of California and Richard Allen; and four grandchildren.

Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home.

Lewis Roberson
Funeral services for Mr. Lewis Roberson, 62, of West Columbia, SC, and Angier, NC, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2003, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville. Burial will be held in Sand Springs cemetery in Putnam County with Bro. Bennie Wayne Roberson and Bro. James Roberson officiating.

Mr. Roberson died Sunday, April 27 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia. He was a self-employed carpenter.

Born February 11, 1941, in Monterey, he was the son of the late Beecher and Daisy (Ford) Roberson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Alvin Roberson.

Survivors include his wife, Cassandra (McCollough) Roberson of West Columbia; a daughter, Rhonda Roberson of Raleigh, NC; two sons, Lewis Alan Roberson of Angier and Tom Roberson of Ruskin, FL; a brother, Bennie Roberson and wife, Alene, of Rickman; two sisters, Louise Brown of Cookeville and Pansy Bohannon and husband, Earl, of Dayton, OH; and three grandchildren, Justin Roberson of Cookeville and Melissa Roberson and Misty Roberson, both of Brandon, FL.

Pallbearers will be Ed Roberson, James Roberson, Bennie Roberson, Wayne Roberson, Kenny Roberson, Jim Roberson, Justin Roberson, and Chuck Hutton.

Special care provided by Whitson Funeral Home.

ARES C. SULLIVAN
Funeral services for Mr. Ares C. Sullivan, 80, of Cookeville, were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2003, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Burial was in Poplar Springs cemetery with Bro. Dewey Glenn Masters officiating.

Mr. Sullivan died Tuesday, April 22 at Livingston Regional Hospital. He was a retired oil driller for Mobil Oil Company and attended Poplar Springs Baptist Church. He was also a United States Army veteran of World War II.

Born October 26, 1922, in Huntington Beach, CA, he was the son of the late Albert and Ona Mae (Hardy) Sullivan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Willard Sullivan, J.D. Sullivan, and Harold Sullivan; and two sisters, Eilene Roberts and Adelle Sullivan.

Survivors include his wife, Edith Juanita (Hawkins) Sullivan of Cookeville and Huntington Beach; a son, Glen Sullivan and wife, Patti, of Midway City, CA; a daughter, Gail Pullen and husband, Harry, of Cookeville; three sisters, Willene Sullivan, Jean Sullivan, and Ann Sullivan, all of HardyÕs Chapel; four grandchildren, Stacey Sullivan, Jennifer Sullivan, Nicole Pullen, and Kevin Pullen; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Special care provided by Whitson Funeral Home.

Robert E. Terry Sr.
Memorial services for Mr. Robert E. Terry Sr., 82, of Livingston, were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2003, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home in Livingston with Bro. Charles McCaskey and Bro. Glen McDoniel officiating.

Mr. Terry died Friday, April 25 at Overton County Nursing Home. He was a retired military master sergeant.

Born December 10, 1920, in Overton County, he was the son fo the late John Whitley and Maggie (Hooten) Terry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, a step-brother, a step-sister, and a half-sister.

Survivors include his wife, Wynell Terry of Livingston; four sons, Bob Terry of Cookeville, John Terry of Algood, and Kent Terry and Steve Terry, both of Livingston; a daughter, Linda Bellamy of Cookeville; and six grandchildren, Shannon (Terry) Ring, Jordan Terry, Mori Bellamy, Kyle Bellamy, Abby Terry, and Whit Terry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude ChildrenÕs Research Hospital.

Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home.

HEZZIE LEE CRABTREE
Funeral services for Mr. Hezzie Lee Crabtree, 71, of Celina, were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2003, from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Burial was in Bethel cemetery with Bro. Marlon Winningham officiating.

Mr. Crabtree died Saturday, May 3 at his residence. He was a factory employee at Sporting Goods and Novelties.

Born February 22, 1932, in Overton County, he was the son of the late Jim and Stella (Thomas) Crabtree. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kelsie Crabtree; and three sisters, Olene Ledbetter, Laura Maynard, and Dorothy Ledbetter.

Survivors include three sons, Joey Crabtree and wife, Wanda, of Smithville, Jackie Crabtree, and Shane Crabtree, both of Celina; a sister, Joyce Neal of Livingston; three brothers, Willie Crabtree of Livingston, Durell Crabtree of Springfield, and Don L. Crabtree of McMinnville; three grandchildren, Cory Crabtree, Mandy Stanley, and James Allen Crabtree; a great grandchild, Christopher Crabtree; and nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Pallbearers were David Crabtree, Cory Crabtree, Michael Stanley, Tom Neal, Edwin Maynord, and Kenneth Denton.

Special care provided by Livingston Funeral Home.

JOHN LEWIS NEAL
Funeral services for Mr. John Lewis Neal, 67, of Watertown, were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2003, from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Burial was in Miller cemetery with Bro. Marlon Winningham officiating.

Mr. Neal died Saturday, May 3 at Mariner Health Care Center in Lebanon. He was a brick layer.

Born January 9, 1936, in Overton County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Della (Allred) Neal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Douglas and Robert Neal; and a sister, Colleen Culver.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda (Walker) Neal of Watertown; two daughters, Debbie Key of Livingston and Sandy Crane of Spencer; three step-sons, Larry Tomlin, Chris Tomlin, and Kenneth Tomlin, all of Lebanon; three sisters, Judy Boles and Mary Ann Lawson, both of Livingston, and Betty Ware of Cookeville; five brothers, Willie D. Neal of Lebanon, Lois Neal and Terry Neal, both of Livingston, Billy Neal of Springfield, and William Human of Moss; four grandchildren; a step-grandchild; and a special nephew and wife, Frankie and Tresa Neal.

Pallbearers were Larry Neal, Jamie Neal, Kurt Ledbetter, Chris Tomlin, Larry Tomlin, and Kenny Tomlin. Special care provided by Livingston Funeral Home.

RUBY VIRGINIA (BRADY) RECTOR NORROD
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Virginia (Brady) Rector Norrod, 69, of Livingston, were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2003, from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Burial was in Allons Chapel cemetery with Bro. Wesley Jarrett officiating.

Mrs. Norrod died Tuesday, May 6 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was a caregiver, a factory employee, and a member of Allen's Chapel Church.

Born July 11, 1933, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late Quitman and Belle (Hawkins) Brady. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Rector; a daughter, Katherine Rector; a son, Danny Rector; and two brothers, Vernest Brady and Paul Brady.

Survivors include her husband, Ted Norrod of Livingston; a daughter, Debbie Scantland of Gainesboro; two sons, Steve Rector and Tim Rector, both of Livingston; a brother, Carl Brady of Livingston; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and other family members and friends. Pallbearers were Eric Maynord, Steve Rector, Jackie Watkins, Dewayne Jarrett, Doug Rector, and Randy Norrod.

Special care provided by Livingston Funeral Home.

WILLIE JOE THOMPSON
Funeral services for Mr. Willie Joe Thompson, 76, of Livingston, were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge cemetery with Rev. Comer McGuire officiating.

Mr. Thompson died Monday, May 19 at his daughter's home in Sevierville. He was a farmer and a member of Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church.

Born May 7, 1927, in Overton County, he was the son of the late Thomas Casto and Bertha (Matheney) Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Anna (Raines) Thompson.

Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Poston of Sevierville; three brothers, Charles Thompson of Rickman, Carlon Thompson of Cookeville, and Richard Thompson of Anderson, IN; two sisters, Odene Key of Rickman, and Estelle Taylor of Anderson; four grandchildren, Derrick Poston, Rebecca Poston, Katie Poston, Valerie Loveday, and Brad Loveday, all of Sevierville; and a great granddaughter, MacKenna Loveday of Sevierville.

Pallbearers were Doug Taylor, Junior Thompson, Kevin Thompson, Leon Raines, Wayne Key, and Jerry Key.

Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home.

AUDIE W. THREET
Funeral services for Mrs. Audie W. Threet, 84, of Noblesville, IN, and formerly of Overton County, were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2003, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Burial was in Bethlehem cemetery with Rev. Ovle Tinch officiating.

Mrs. Threet died Thursday, May 22 in Noblesville. She was a shirt factory worker and was of the Baptist faith.

Born November 7, 1918, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late Dave and Dora (Norrod) Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gilford Otto Threet.

Survivors include three sons, Robert Threet and Gilgord Threet, both of Noblesville, and Collins Threet of Monticello, KY; a daughter, Audrey Cravens of Monterey; 8 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home.

WILLIE NADINE "BILLIE" (CRAWFORD) SELLS TAYLOR
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Nadine "Billie" (Crawford) Sells Taylor, 67, of Cookeville and formerly of Pickett County, were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2003, from the chapel of Brown Funeral Chapel in Byrdstown. Burial was in Lovelady-Sims cemetery with Bro. Ovle Tinch and Bro. Ricky Cross officiating.

Mrs. Taylor died Friday, May 30 at Masters Health Care Center in Algood. She was a factory employee, a homemaker, and a member of Wolf River Baptist Church.

Born February 1, 1936, in Pickett County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Edgar "Jack" and Omi (Winningham) Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene "Chief" Sells; a son, David Sells; and two brothers.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Taylor of Cookeville; three daughters, Sandy Cross and husband, Danny, and Pam Phares, all of Byrdstown, and Shirley Guthrie and husband, Ronnie, of Eubank, KY; a step-daughter, Jeanie Kiney and husband, Scott, of Austin, TX; two sisters, Evelyn Neal and Judy Phillips, both of Indianapolis, IN; nine grandchildren, Brad Cross, Jake Cross, Nathan Guthrie, Ryan Guthrie, Toni Alvarez, Tara Phares, Brandi Sells, Steven Sells, and Dustin Sells; a step grandchild; six great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Pallbearers were Danny Nelson, Keith Taylor, Brad Cross, Jake Cross, Nathan Guthrie, and Ryan Guthrie.

Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel.

Thomas H. Warden
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas H. Warden, 79, of Wee Dowee, AL, were conducted on Friday, May 23 at Liberty Grove Methodist Church in Wee Dowee. Burial was in Liberty Grove Cemetery.

Mr. Warden died Wednesday, May 21. He was a barber and a veteran of World War II, having served in Germany. He also served as a Mason in East Detroit and a Shriner and deputy sheriff in Roseville, MI.

Born June 24, 1924, in Livingston, he was the son of the late W.T. "Will" and Nancy Pearl (Holman) Warden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Hasker Warden, Jessie W. Warden, and Carl W. Warden; two sisters, Anna Mae Ledbetter and Willie B. Williams; his first wife of 25 years, Virginia (Woodford) Warden, of Calhoun, GA, who served as a captain in the United States Army Nursing Corp.; and his wife of about 15 years, Dorothy (Orr) Warden, formerly of Jonesboro, GA.

Survivors include his wife, Linda (Williamson) Warden; three step-sons, Ricky Rochester, Jim Rochester, and Tommy Rochester; three sisters, Geneva Burris of Celina, Johnnye Dickerson of Livingston, and Auda B. Stewart of Overton County Nursing Home; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

CLARENCE C. LITTLE
Funeral services for Mr. Clarence C. Little, 83, of Ft. Meade, FL, will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 11, 2003, from the chapel of McLean Funeral Home in Fort Meade. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery in Fort Meade with Rev. Roy Hancock officiating.

Mr. Little died Saturday, June 7 at Bartow Center in Bartow, FL, due to heart failure. He was a teacher and of the Baptist faith. He was a charter member of Memorial Baptist Church in Livingston, a veteran of World War II, and served in the Tennessee National Guard. After retiring as a school teacher, he worked as a carpenter.

Mr. Little was born May 8, 1920, in Byrdstown.

Survivors include his wife, Beryl Little of Fort Meade; a son, Ken Little of Bartow; and three grandchildren.

Special care provided by McLean Funeral Home.

CHARLES R. STOVER
uneral services for Mr. Charles R. Stover, 91, of Cookeville, and formerly of Clarkrange, were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2003, from the chapel of Jennings Funeral Home in Clarkrange. Burial was in Clarkrange cemetery with Bro. Bobby Floyd officiating.

Mr. Stover died Sunday, June 8 at V.A. Hospital in Nashville. He was a self-employed construction worker and a heavy equipment and dozer operator.

Born May 22, 1912, in Overton County, he was the son of the late Alex Martin and Myrtle Melissa (Ruble) Stover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Jean Crabtree and husband, Carl; and a son, Charles Gary Stover.

Survivors include his wife, Goldie V. (Bridgman) Stover of Cookeville; four daughters, Rita Johnson, Linda Beaty, and Hazel McCanless and husband, Phillip, all of Cookeville, and Margaret Lewis and husband, Roger, of Monterey; two brothers, Howard Stover of Temple, GA, and Hank Stover of Alpine; 12 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Chris Lewis, Jason Beaty, Charles Johnson, Bryan Crabtree, Tylor Young, and Evan McCanless.

Serving as honorary pallbearers were Eddie Branstetter, Jody Kelley, and Gary Robert.

Special care provided by Jennings Funeral Home.

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