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02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day can be especially difficult for those who are grieving.

If this season feels heavy, today’s video offers seven gentle tips to help you cope with grief during the holiday. Simple, meaningful ways to navigate the day while honoring both your loss and the love that remains.

We invite you to take a moment to watch and find comfort in these supportive reminders.

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02/05/2026

Lt. Randy Brown

DYER CHAPEL-Raymond Harvey "Randy" Brown, Jr., a devoted public servant and beloved member of his family, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 64. Born on September 28, 1961, in Cookeville, TN, Randy was a lifelong resident of the area, where he contributed significantly to his community through his work and relationships. Randy dedicated three decades of his life to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, beginning his...

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01/29/2026

Dennis Sherfey

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Dennis Dwight Sherfey, age 57 of Cookeville, passed away suddenly on Sunday January 25, 2026, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 5, 1968, in Detroit, MI. Dennis recently embarked on a new journey in his career at Milwaukee Tool in Cookeville, showcasing his dedication as a hard worker. Before this, he spent several years as an auto mechanic, a profession that allowed him to express his problem-solving skills. Throughout his life, Dennis...

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01/06/2026

Phone Service Update
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is currently experiencing phone issues due to a Verizon tower outage. Twin Lakes is actively working to resolve the problem. If you are unable to reach us by phone, please contact us via email at info@hhhfunerals.com or our website https://www.hhhfunerals.com/contact-us

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time.

12/31/2025

A New Year. A Loving Resolution.

As we welcome a new year, many of us resolve to care for the people we love a little better. One of the most meaningful ways to do that is through advance funeral planning.

Preplanning isn’t about dwelling on the end. It’s about giving your family clarity, comfort, and peace of mind, so they can focus on what truly matters when the time comes.

This New Year, consider a resolution that lasts far beyond the calendar.
Plan ahead. Protect the ones you love. 💚

📘 Our Funeral Planning Guide is available to help you take that first step with confidence https://info.preplanafuneral.com/getstarted?client_code=132

12/31/2025

Dale Leo Johns

COOKEVILLE CHAPELL - Dale Leo Johns passed away Thursday November 20, 2025 at his home in Silver Point, TN surrounded by his family. He was born on December 30, 1944 to Ernest Leo and Lois Jane Johns. Dale attended Mount Summit High School and graduated in 1963, alongside his twin (and older by fifteen minutes) sister, Gayle. Dale was a United States Army Veteran, as well as a retiree of the Chrysler Corporation in New Castle, Indiana, after working for...

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12/25/2025

From all of us at Hooper, Huddleston & Horner Funeral Homes, we extend our heartfelt wishes to our community.

We know that for many families, this season carries the weight of loss and remembrance. To those who have lost loved ones this year, please know you are not alone. Your loved ones are remembered, and your grief is honored.

It is truly our privilege to walk side by side with you during these moments, offering care, compassion, and support. May this Christmas bring gentle peace, comfort, and the quiet assurance that you are held in our hearts.

12/22/2025

2025 Annual Christmas Luminary Service

Please join us at Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Homes as we remember those we have served at all of our locations during 2025.

This meaningful Christmas-season service offers a time of reflection, remembrance, and community as we honor lives that continue to shine in our hearts.

A reading of the names of those we remember will begin at 5:00 PM.
Following the reading, families will have the opportunity to light a luminary in memory of their loved one.

If you are unable to attend, a member of our staff will light a luminary on your behalf, ensuring every life is honored and remembered.

🤍 In addition, we have made a contribution to Heart of the Cumberland in your loved one’s memory. Heart of the Cumberland is a local grief support ministry that has helped families journey through grief for over 16 years. They will begin winter grief support groups for all ages on January 20, 2026.

For more information or to register:
🌐 heartofthecumberland.org
📞 (931) 525-2600

12/22/2025

Melissa Dawn LaFever

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Melissa Dawn LaFever, born on July 6, 1975, in Trenton, NJ, passed away on Saturday December 13, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She leaves behind a legacy of tremendous faith that remained firm and solid even in the midst of adversity. Melissa’s smile and life radiated light. Her family describes her as the light of the family. She loved her family deeply and relished time together as a family. Melissa played softball through high school and...

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12/15/2025

Sam Gibbons

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Samuel Forrest Gibbons, 98, passed away peacefully at his home in Algood, TN on Sunday December 14, 2025. Sam was born on April 10, 1927, in Overton County, TN to the late Edd and Maude (Swallows) Gibbons, and he attended school at Swallows Chapel in Overton County. Sam was a WWII veteran who served his country as a corporal in the U.S. Army in 1946 in Korea and Germany in 1951. After returning from active military duty,...

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