Tony Goolsby
Tony Goolsby was born November 13, 1968, in Jackson County, TN, and he passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN, at the age of 55.
Tony was the son of Kenneth Goolsby and Georgia Faye Stafford Goolsby. He was a cabinet maker for HCI Woodworks. He was avid UT Vols fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister: Sandy Garrison; and niece: Kaitlyn Leigh Garrison.
Survivors include his sister: Angie Roark of Lebanon, TN; nieces: Kendra Hicks and Kelley Faye Garrison both of Cookeville, TN; nephew: Michael Roark of Lebanon, TN; great niece: Kaitlyn; and brother-in-law: Mike Garrison, uncle, Ray Heady, aunts, Vickey Apple, Linda Hix and Jimmie Stafford along with a host of cousins and friends.
Visitation was on Monday, February 12, 2024, beginning at 10 am until 2 pm. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 2 pm in the Chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Anderson officiating. Burial followed in Rob Draper Memorial Cemetery in Gainesboro, TN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses by contacting the business office of the funeral home.
Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Alan Young, Sr.
Alan Newton Young, Sr, was born May 29, 1963, in Waukegan, Illinois, and he passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his residence in Cookeville, TN, at the age of 60.
He was the son of Houston Clay Young and Mary Frances Johnson Young. He wed Sherrie Darnell Lafever on April 19, 1985. He was a member of the Shriners.
Survivors include his wife, Sherrie Darnell Young; sons: Alan (Sarah) Young of Cookeville, TN and Justin (Elizabeth) Young of Baxter, TN; brothers: Greg and Ron Young; grandchildren: Ace Young, Landon Throckmorton, Christian Throckmorton, Jackson Young and William Young.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Houston Clay Young, Jr.
The family has chosen cremation with a memorial service was held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, from 4 P.M. until time of service at 6 P.M. in the chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN. Bro Mike Fox officiated.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help assist the family with the cremation expenses or Young Cemetery by contacting the business office of the funeral home.
Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ronnie Weatherford
Ronald Wayne Weatherford was born July 31, 1955, in Nashville, TN and he passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center at the age of 68.
He was the son of Harold Dean and Patsy Weatherford. He was a maintenance worker for Metro Nashville Public Schools and loved to do wood working. He was a member of the NRA. On May 16, 1998, he married Donna Jean Weatherford.
Ronnie was preceded in death by parents, and stepdaughter, Shelley Norris.
Survivors include his wife Donna Weatherford of Gainesboro; son, Brandon Weatherford of Lebanon; daughter, Kimberly Weatherford of Antioch, TN; brother, Mike Weatherford of Mt. Juliet; sister, Darlene Weatherford of Missouri; grandchildren, Kailey and Austin Blanton; great grandchild, Kaiden Peach; stepson, Barry Norris of Whitleyville; step-grandchildren, Matthew Peeden and Shey Henderson and step-great grandchild, Sabel Likings.
Family has chosen cremation with memorial services to conducted at later date in Nashville, TN.
Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
David Michael Solimine
David Michael Solimine, 71, of the North Springs Community, Whitleyville, Tennessee, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, February 9, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Dave was born in Kansas and spent his younger years in New Jersey. He moved to Illinois and was there for several years before moving to Tennessee.
Dave married the former Sue Craig in 2003 and together they made up a large blended family.
Dave was an avid fisherman, loved to work with his hands, and worked as a printing pressman for many years. He was also an ordained minister and spread the gospel as a jail minister in both Jackson and Smith counties for several years. He and his wife, Sue, rescued and transported many animals over the years after moving to Tennessee, and he loved his fur babies along with his rescue pig "Hammy"!
We will always remember his witty sense of humor, his passion for taking care of his family and animals, his advice on life in general, and his love for the Lord.
Dave is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sue Solimine; 4 Children, April Taylor-Brennan and her husband, Kurtis, Michael Solimine, Amber Lewis, and Debi Pallansch and her husband, Darrin; 9 Grandchildren, Noelle, Haley, and Zachary Taylor, Anna, Zoey Solimine, Brittany, Kevin, Zach Craig, and Eric Pallansch. 5 Great-Grandchildren, Caden, Isabella, Emily, Liam, and Jayden.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice and their staff for all of the kind words, compassionate care, and gentleness with Mr. Solimine during his time of transition of his life. Nurses, CNAs, Social Workers, Office Staff, and Chaplain. You know who you are. And we thank you all!
Dave had chosen no funeral or visitation, and he will be cremated according to his wishes.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
