Cole & Garrett Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Our story began when the first Cole & Garrett Funeral Home opened its doors in 1865. Since then, we have been dedicated to providing families with professional and courteous service. Ours is a proud tradition, an honorable heritage, and a history that we share with the communities we serve. We have a simple goal: to continuously provide services to meet the individual needs of every family we serve and to ensure they are comfortable and secure with the choices they make. Our experience guides our care, and our history reminds us that we are first and foremost a family serving families. To us, what we do is more than just a business—it's a commitment to care. At Cole & Garrett Funeral Homes, we believe that every life is unique. Every funeral should be too. We celebrate life. We also offer The Simplicity Plan® prearrangement program, an easy way to handle an important family responsibility. Community Involvement At Cole & Garrett, we take pride in being part of the communities we serve. In addition to providing professional and caring funeral service to Tennessee families, we are proud to offer the use of our facilities to local organizations for meetings or get-togethers. We also provide grief seminars and support groups, memorial services, hospice programs, and a Memorial Tree program to remember loved ones during the holidays. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting any of our following locations. COLE & GARRETT FUNERAL HOME - GOODLETTSVILLE The Cole & Garrett Funeral Home in Goodlettsville, purchased in 1933, still retains the beauty and charm of a traditional colonial home. Later additions of spacious chapels, comfortable family rooms and new parking areas have made this stately building even more impressive. COLE & GARRETT FUNERAL HOME - HENDERSONVILLE At our Hendersonville location, you will find a more modern facility located on three acres of land with ample parking. Our funeral home offers a lovely chapel and a relaxing family room. COLE & GARRETT FUNERAL HOME - WHITE HOUSE White House is home to our third location. With an attractive red brick exterior, the funeral home features a large chapel, a pleasant family room and a convenient refreshment area on the premises. Constructed in 1955, the funeral home exemplifies Cole & Garrett's commitment to quality and excellence in family care.
Our Obituaries
Frances Earline Greer
February 14, 1927 - January 20, 2012
Greer, Earline, Age 84, of Cross Plains, TN, passed away January 20, 2012, in Springfield, TN. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Rayburn, Leon and Benny Summers. She is survived by; sons, Harold (Rebecca), Larry (Polly) Greer; grandchildren, Charlie, Sommer, Amanda and Tyler; great grandchildren, Ashlyn, Katie, McKenzie, Garrett, Anna, Mark, Malaina, Abby, Emma, and Sabra; brothers, Billy...
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Shelia Dawn Clark
March 8, 1966 - November 27, 2011
CLARK, Shelia Dawn, November 27, 2011, age 45 of Cross Plains. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Clark; daughter, Kaila Clark; sons, Derrick Starnes, and Nathan Clark; grandson Landon Starnes; parents, Perry and Laverne Maynard; brother, Darrell Maynard, and sister Melissa (Bryan) Roberts. Visitation will be at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White House Tuesday from 2-8 pm. Chapel service...
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Shirley Kubitscheck
August 13, 1948 - November 14, 2011
KUBITSCHECK, Shirley, November 14, 2011, age 63 of White House, TN. Formerly of Elk City, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Kubitscheck, Sr., and parents, Cecil and Velma Bussear. Survived by her daughter, Royia (Ray) Grizzell; sons, Ronald Jr., and Rusty Kubitscheck; grandchildren, Brianna, Spencer, Quinton, Dakota, Kevin, Jessica, Leslie, and Jazlyn. Mrs. Kubitscheck was a...
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Sara Louise Mangrum
October 12, 1962 - October 30, 2011
MANGRUM, Sara Louise, October 30, 2011, age 49 of White House. Preceded in death by her mother, Darlene Schlueter, and brother, Roger Schlueter. Survived by her father, Edward Schlueter; daughters, Amy (Chris) Petitt, Lauren (Jason) Wallace, and Meagan (Andy) Bishop; siblings, Sherry Roach, Sheila Owen, and Sonny Schlueter; grandchildren, Alyson Petitt, Lane Petitt, Shelbi Wallace, Jaxon...
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Sherman "Wendy" Glover, Jr.
June 4, 1946 - October 7, 2011
GLOVER, Sherman "Wendy", Jr. October 7, 2011, age 65 of Cottontown. Survived by his wife, Paula Glover; son, Dean (Jennifer) Glover; daughter, Wendy (Curtis) Pasch; grandchildren, Dallas Pasch, Chelsea, Christy, Ryan, and Matt Glover. A memorial gathering will be at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White House Sunday October 9, from 2-8 pm.
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Minerva Sutton
June 14, 1913 - September 23, 2011
SUTTON, Minerva, September 22, 2011, age 98 of White House. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raydene Sutton; daughters, Joyce Sutton and Barbara Crabtree. Survived by daughter, Judith Lassiter; grandson, Jeremy Crabtree; sisters, Ruth Crabtree, Estelle Webb, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Sutton was a long time member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. Visitation will be...
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Mary Jeanne McMurtry
November 4, 1913 - September 6, 2011
McMurtry, Mary Jeanne, September 6, 2011, age 97 of White House. Preceded in death by her husband, Louie McMurtry; children, Charles William Stackhouse, and Joann Stackhouse. Survived by her daughters, Linda (Thelton) Stanley, Louise (Joey) Swindle; son, Jim (Barbara) McMurtry; eleven grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Mrs. McMurtry was a member of the White House Church of Christ...
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Alvin Leon Escue
February 28, 1923 - August 21, 2011
ESCUE, Alvin Leon, August 21, 2011, age 88 of White House. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Paulette Escue; daughter, Patsy Tate; brother, George Escue. Survived by his wife, Margaret Escue, son, Steve (Patsy) Escue; daughter, Kathy Briley; grandchildren, Bob Tate, Tina Richmond, Stephen Escue, Jr., and Sarah Mitchell; eight great-grandchildren; brother, J.C. Escue. Mr. Escue...
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Joe Burysek
February 20, 1964 - July 16, 2011
BURYSEK, Joe, July 16, 2011, age 47 of Cross Plains. Survived by his wife, Rhonda Burysek; daughters, Mackenzie, Mallory, and Macy Burysek; parents, Stanley and Rita Burysek; siblings, Phyllis Madsen, Karen Faulkner, Sharon Burysek, and Doug Burysek. Visitation will be at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White House Tuesday from 5-8 pm, with a memorial service to follow at 8pm in the Chapel.
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William J. Vanderpool
July 10, 1938 - July 14, 2011
VANDERPOOL, William J., July 14, 2011, age 73 of White House. Preceded in death by his parents, Everett Lee and Mattie Lee Vanderpool; brother, Edward Lee Vanderpool; sister, Margaret Jean Armes. Survived by his wife, Sue Vanderpool; sons, John Lee Vanderpool (Kristi), and Steven Jay Vanderpool (Lori); grandchildren, Victoria, Donovan, Holly, and Gavin William Vanderpool; sisters, Ruth Vaughn,...
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Charles Russell "Russ" Sykes, Jr.
November 29, 1982 - June 30, 2011
SYKES, Charles Russell, Jr. “Russ”, June 30, 2011, age 28 of White House. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Raney, Frank and Lucille Sykes. Survived by his parents, Charles Sykes and June Sykes; wife, Anne-Marie Neal Sykes; sons, Tre’ and Trenton Sykes; grandmother, Marilyn Raney; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Russ was a 2001 graduate of White House High School,...
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Richard Joseph Schweik
February 15, 1933 - June 23, 2011
SCHWEIK, Richard Age 78. June 23, 2011. World's best husband, father & grandfather. COLE & GARRETT F.H., (615) 672-3936.
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Lois Clark
January 9, 1931 - May 19, 2011
CLARK, LoisAge 80 of Goodlettsville. May 19, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Felix Clark; grandchildren, Tracey Thomas and Tonya Jones. Survived by her daughters, Barbara Jones, Beverly (Billy Wayne) Trogdon, Donna Thomas, Becky Jones and Ruth Clark; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Dean Cole; sisters, Sue Graves and Wilda Underwood; sister-in-law,...
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Flossie Jane Frailey
September 29, 1934 - May 16, 2011
FRAILEY, Flossie Jane. Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Flossie Jane Frailey, 76 of Cross Plains, died at 3:55 pm Monday May 16, 2011 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. She was born September 29, 1934 in Pembroke, KY, the daughter of Pallos and Pearl Elkins. She was a devoted member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband...
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L. Sue Honeycutt
September 24, 1935 - May 1, 2011
HONEYCUTT, L. Sue, May 1, 2011, age 75 of White House. Daughter of the late Jimmie and Laura Allen Jones. Preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Honeycutt; brothers, J.T., Morgan, Burnell, James, and Carl Jones; sisters, Vida Whitaker, Evie Poole, and Gladys Callis. Survived by her son, Gary (Debbie) Honeycutt; daughters, Joy Webster, Debbie (Johnny) Martin, and Brenda (Joe) Best; sister,...
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Paul Waddell
February 7, 1959 - April 25, 2011
WADDELL, Paul J., age 52 of White House. Preceded in death by his parents, Rev. R. Eugene and Leah Waddell. Survived by his wife, Gwen Waddell; daughter, Leah (Corey) Cross; son, Landon Waddell; step-son William West III; step-daughter, Stephanie West; grandchildren, Tristan and Lucy; brothers, Robin Waddell, Michael Waddell, John (Diane) Waddell; sisters, Rhonda (David) Sagraves, and Marcia ...
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Casey Michael Lane Bush
January 6, 2008 - April 21, 2011
BUSH, Casey Michael Lane. April 21, 2011, age 3 of Cottontown. Survived by his parents, Matthew and Teresa (TC) Bush, Cottontown, TN; grandparents, Kenneth and Bonnie Benson, Cortland, IL; Dennis and Betty Bush, White House, TN; great-grandmother, Martha Eller, Adairville, KY; aunts, uncles, and cousins, Clifford, Susan, Luke, and Sophie Benson, Sycamore, IL, Charles, Janice, Brooke and Blake...
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David Larry Greenwood
October 11, 1942 - February 17, 2011
GREENWOOD, D. Larry Age 68 of White House. February 17, 2011. Larry went home to be with our Lord and Savior, February 17, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Ray and Gladys Imogene Greenwood. Survived by his beloved wife, Belinda; daughters, Becky and Rachel; sister, Saundra D'Arcy and 8 grandsons. Larry was a veteran of the US Army and retired in 2002 from Ford Motor Co. as a...
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Susie Pauline Carver Woodside
April 14, 1919 - January 18, 2011
WOODSIDE, Susie Pauline Carver -was born April 14, 1919 in White House, TN. Died January 18, 2011 in Nashville, TN. She was a member of Living To Go Church, Goodlettsville, TN. She was the dear Mother of seven children, survived by four daughters, Ruthie Holman, Carole Dollar, Cheryl Ingram, Charlotte Prince and one son, Michael Woodside; two deceased, Joyce Haynes and Rudy Paul Johnson; fifteen...
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Clifford Lee "Pop" Hudgins
November 23, 1938 - November 1, 2010
HUDGINS, Clifford Lee “Pop”, age 71 of White House, passed away suddenly November 1, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Faye Cawthon Hudgins; son, Terry (Lisa Vaden) Hudgins; daughters, Sherri (Donnie) Stem, and Dana Sanders; grandchildren, Lee and Logan Stem, and Chad Hudgins. Mr. Hudgins was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church in White House. Visitation will be at Cole & Garrett...
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Teresa Renee' Page
April 26, 1974 - October 25, 2010
Mrs. Page was a leader for Cub Scout Group #453 in Cross Plains. Survived by her husband, John Page, sons, Keith and Dale Page; parents, Dennis and Charlene Smith; sister, Sharla Denise Hopper; brother, Robert Dale Smith; grandmother, Virginia Roberts; grandfather, Horace Smith; nephews, Michael and David Richardson, nieces, Diora and Ashley Smith, Cassondra and Cattrina Hopper and nephews,...
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Phyllis Ann Decker
November 16, 1932 - September 24, 2010
DECKER, Phyllis Ann, September 24, 2010, age 77 of White House. Daughter of father James W. Griffin and mother Walcie Elizabeth Griffin. Wife of John W. Decker; mother of John Jr., and Jeffrey Decker. Lived her life as a testimony to loyalty, dedication to family, and a perfect example that God matches mates according to their needs and ability to insure success. Friends knew if she believed...
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Ashley Faith Fudge
May 25, 1977 - September 23, 2010
Ashley Faith (Allen) Fudge, September 23, 2010 of White House, TN born May 25th, 1977. She is survived by her husband Darrell Fudge, daughter Marlana Grace Fudge, and son Elijah Cullen Fudge; Father and Bonus Mom, David C. and Patricia Allen, Mother, Cynthia (Williams) Jonpier; Sisters, Amanda Claud (Trinity) and Melanie West (Butch) and two nieces; Grandmothers Irene Allen (W.C.) and Sadie...
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Randy Flatt
December 7, 1962 - September 11, 2010
FLATT, Donald R. “Randy”, September 11, 2010, age 47 of White House. Preceded in death by his father, Donald Flatt, and sister, Tina Flatt. Survived by his wife, Rita Flatt; mother, Diane Flatt; daughters, Brandy Flatt Taylor (Jason), Stephanie Flatt, and Whitney Flatt; grandchildren, Landon and Corbin Taylor; sister, Teresa Turner; brothers, Troy Flatt, Johnny Flatt, and Leslie Flatt. ...
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Anna Laura Meadows
June 24, 1931 - August 22, 2010
Meadows, Anna Laura, August 22, 2010, age 79 of Cottontown. Predeceased by her husband, Ray Meadows. Survived by son, Donald (Sylvia) Meadows, and daughter, Carol (Dan) Harrington; grandchildren, Avery Meadows, and Sarah Harrington. Visitation will be at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White House, Tuesday from 4-8 pm., Funeral Services will be held Wednesday August 25 at 11 am with Rev. Michael...
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Michael Dean Carr
April 16, 1937 - July 29, 2010
CARR, Michael Dean, July 29, 2010, age 73 of Cottontown. He is survived by his wife, Gwen Carr; daughters, Heather Carr, Rockford, IL; Melissa Carr, and her husband, Terry Maggert, and grandson Theodore “Teddy” Maggert, all of Portland, TN; brother, Jack Carr, DeKalb, IL; sisters, Ruthanna Rodatz, Rochelle, IL, and Kathy (Preston) Corn, Kansas City, MO. Michael also leaves behind a host of...
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Timothy Dee Brinkley
October 30, 1959 - July 10, 2010
Brinkley, Timothy Dee, age 50, slipped from our mortal grasp on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Loved ones that have gone before him include his father, Benny Reese Brinkley; his paternal grandparents, Hilton and Aline Brinkley; his maternal grandparents, Odie and Janie Johnson; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Tim is survived by his mother, Lillian Marie Brinkley; his wife of thirty years, Patricia...
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Gerald Austin Kirby, Sr.
February 24, 1932 - June 17, 2010
KIRBY, Gerald Austin Sr. Age 78 of White House, TN, passed away on June 17, 2010 with his family at his bedside. He was born February 24, 1932 in Nashville, TN to the late Henry and Oma Kirby. On May 9, 1958, he married his best friend, Edna Ruth Kirby. Gerald was a deacon of the church and enjoyed spending time with his many grandchildren. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Gerald...
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Asa "Bill" Reynolds, Jr.
January 9, 1930 - June 16, 2010
REYNOLDS, Asa W. (Bill); June 16, 2010, age 80 of White House. Preceded in death by parents Asa and Lela Reynolds Sr.; sister Dorothy R. Leftwich, and daughter Brenda Reynolds Evans. Survived by wife of 60 years, Sybil Leftwich Reynolds, and son David A. (Angela) Reynolds, three granddaughters, and 2 great grandsons. Visitation will be at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White House Friday from 4...
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Joseph Howard Trotter
June 22, 1934 - May 19, 2010
TROTTER, Joe H.Age 75 of White House. May 19, 2010. Visit 4-8 today. Service 11 a.m. Saturday in White House. COLE & GARRETT, (615) 672-3936.
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Sadie Mae Long
April 6, 1926 - May 12, 2010
LONG, Sadie Mae, May 12, 2010, age 84 of Pleasant Shade. She was preceded in death by her son, Danny Long. Survived by her husband, James Long; sons, Ted (Gayle) Coleman, Jimmy (Nancy) Long, and Brodie (Mavella) Wilkinson; daughter, Susan (Timmy) Lee; brother, Gradie Brown; sisters, Dorothy Barnhill, Shirley Brennan, Zella Mae Brown; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Visitation...
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Christopher Andrew Earles
November 19, 1970 - May 1, 2010
EARLES, Christopher Andrew, May 1, 2010 age 39 of Portland. He is survived by his wife, Katrice Earles; son, Andrew Jace "AJ" Earles; parents, Mike Earles and Jamie Earles; brothers, Kelly Earles and Paul Earles; nephews Ryan Earles and Cameron Earles.
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Audrey Louise Gosnell
June 16, 1934 - April 7, 2010
GOSNELL, Audrey Louise Age 75, of White House, passed away Wed. April 7, 2010 at her home with her loving family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie; brothers, Clessie, Dennis, and Darrell; sister, Lilly; survived by husband, Alfred D. Gosnell; son, James (Brenda) Gosnell; daughters, Linda (Jim) Grundy, and Cathy (Larry) Dickie; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-granchildren; 1 brother and...
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William Pinkney Akers
September 3, 1935 - March 24, 2010
AKERS, William P. – Age 74 of Cottontown, Tenn. Went home to the Lord on March 24, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Haddon Akers; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Bill Cammarata; grandson, Samuel Vincent Cammarata; sister, Betty Isbell of Memphis; brother, Robert Akers of Vina, AL; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Akers was an IT Systems Analyst/Computer Programmer before retiring...
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Bessie L Cravens
October 4, 1919 - February 28, 2010
CRAVENS, BessieAge 90 Cottontown, TN. February 28, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Dillard Franklin and Mary Gertie Cobb Henry; husband, Albert Floyd Cravens. Survived by daughters, Judy Fagan, Jane (Joe) Fromm, and Alice Bush; 6 grandchildren, Cindy (Darren) McDowell, Sabrina (Chris) Greer, Angie (Mike) Keith, David Fromm, John & Jason Bush; 9 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family...
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Robert Lewis Bush
February 10, 1940 - February 19, 2010
BUSH, Robert Lewis, February 19, 2010, age 70 of Orlinda. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Lorene Bush; sons, Ronnie and Wade Bush; and grandchildren, Abagail and Allen Long. Survived by his wife, Brenda Bush; step-son, Mark Long; step-daughters, Tina Long and Tammy Bush; grandchildren, Will Bush, Ashley Bush, Courtney Long, Erica Casey, Danielle Bush, Elizabeth Long, Tori...
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Jamie William Bird
May 18, 1966 - February 16, 2010
BIRD, Jamie William, February 16, 2010, age 43 of White House. Formerly of Pulaski, TN. Survived by his wife, Dana Snelbaker Bird, formerly of Warren, OH; daughter, Reagan Elizabeth Bird; parents, Larry and Martha Bird of Pulaski, TN; and brother, Joshua Forrest Bird. Mr. Bird was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, he worked for the United States Postal Service, and was a member of Northridge Church...
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Dorothy Helen Pond
May 10, 1931 - February 9, 2010
POND, Dorothy Helen Cole, age 78, of White House, TN passed away February 9, 2010. She is preceded in death by daughter, Lavonne Pond. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Clifton Pond; sons, Al (Alice), Roger (Shannon) & Kenneth (Linda) Pond; daughter, Brenda (Jim) Eggert; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brothers, Risteen & Kenneth Cole; sister, Wanda Neighbours. Visitation will...
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Donald Moore Puckett
June 28, 1930 - February 4, 2010
Puckett, Donald Moore Sr. February 4, 2010, age 79 of White House. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sonja Faith Puckett, and grandson, John Matthew Puckett. Survived by his wife, Dianne Puckett; sons, Donald Moore Puckett Jr. (Judy), Charles Leroy Puckett (Shirley), John Mark Puckett, Timothy Reed Puckett (Vycki); daughters, Pameal Hope Erwin, and Cynthia Joy Thompson (David); and...
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William Herman Albert
May 9, 1923 - January 26, 2010
ALBERT, William “Pat”, age 86 of Cottontown, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Loretta; brothers, Ewin and John Albert. Survived by son, Bennie (Connie) Albert; daughters, Billie (Tom) Albert, Alethia (Edmond) Pruneau, Sharon (Bob) Roberts; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Emma Dean Wix. Mr. Albert was a avid hunter and angler....
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Tony Brown
January 17, 1961 - January 12, 2010
BROWN, Tony, age 48, of Cottontown, TN passed away at his home on January 12, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy & Elsie Brown. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Brown; daughters, Tiffany & Brittany Brown; sons, Coty, Travis, Jason, D.J. & Brandon Brown; 10 grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews; sister, Charlotte (Roger) Thompson; brothers, Alvin, Phillip (Belle), Charlie &...
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Mildred W. Robinson
January 19, 1922 - October 3, 2009
ROBINSON, Mildred W, Age 87, of Gallatin, TN passed away October 3, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Robinson; parents, Sam & Adlee Whitehead; brothers, Solon, Rubert, Ralph & Noel; great-great grandson, Bryce Donahue. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Woodall; sister, Judy Brock; grandchildren, Diane Newsome, Ricky & David Woodall; 6 great grandchildren; 5 great-great...
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Cole & Garrett Funeral Home and Cremation Services
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