ᐅ Tennessee Death Notices 2009-2025
Hoover, Lydia, Loyce, Loretta, Lois, Lisa, Lester, Leoma, Laurena...

Lydia, Loyce, Loretta, Lois, Lisa, Lester, Leoma, Laurena, Joyce, Josephine...

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▰ Lydia M Hoover

Died October 05, … More Information
Lydia M Hoover, born April 19, 1912 passed away peacefully October 5, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee. Lydia was 99.

▰ Loyce E Hoover

Died July 19, … More Information
Loyce E Hoover, born October 6, 1919 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 19, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee. Loyce was 91. Tags: #Nicole #Randy #Richardson #Gail #Birmingham #Brad #John #Hollywood #Justin #Katherine #Braxton #Aiden #Ripley #Mary #Martha #Jonesboro #Bartlett #Baptist #Macys #Sikes #Methodist #Hospice #Memphis #Poplar #Gardens #Ellendale
Obituary: LOYCE ELIZABETH SMITH HOOVER passed away 19, 2011 on the 70th Anniversary of her marriage to Thomas E. Hoover, who died in 2000. She was also preceded by her granddaughter, Nicole Hoover and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Randy Hoover (Judy) of Richardson, TX; daughter, Gail Parrish (Ed) of Birmingham, AL; grandsons, Brad Arnold (Mystic) of Birmingham, John Arnold of Hollywood, FL, Justin Hoover, Richardson, TX; great-grandchildren, Katherine and Braxton Arnold and Aiden Rose. Also surviving are her brother-in-law, John D. Hopper of Ripley, MS; sisters-in-law, Mary Hoover and Martha Bosche of Jonesboro, AR, and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hoover was a devoted wife and loving, selfless mother, a faithful member of Bartlett Hills Baptist Church (Raleigh Baptist) for 57 years and a retiree of Macys. The family would like to thank Dr. James Sikes, Dr. Brenda Richardson and their staffs for many years of care and friendship. also express sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and caregivers at Methodist North who attended Mrs. Hoover during her recent illness, especially for the constant attention and compassion of Methodist Hospital Hospice. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m., , 23, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Memphis , 5599 Poplar Ave. A private interment was held at Memphis Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bartlett Hills Baptist Church, 4641 Ellendale Rd., Bartlett, TN 38135. Online condolences may be expressed at

www.memphisfuneralhome.net

▰ Loretta Lou Hoover

Died March 02, … More Information
Loretta Lou Hoover, born June 9, 1944 passed from this life on March 2, 2021 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Loretta was 76.
Family members and close friends: , Elaine Brown, Brenda Roberson

▰ Lois Jean Hoover

Died July 18, … More Information
Lois Jean Hoover, of Tennessee, born in Hutchinson, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2006. Lois was 77.
Obituary published: July 19, 2006 in "Tallahassee D (FL)"

▰ Lois J (Lemen)[Miller] Hoover

Died July 23, … More Information
Lois J (Lemen)[Miller] Hoover, age 77 of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully July 23, 2006.
Obituary published: July 24, 2006 in "Hutchinson News (KS)"

▰ Lisa Diane Hoover

Died June 14, … More Information
Lisa Diane Hoover, age 39 of Tennessee, passed from this life on June 14, 1997.
Obituary published: June 15, 1997 in "Longview N-J (TX)"

▰ Lester N Sr Hoover

Died May 22, … More Information
Lester N Sr Hoover, of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered Heaven's gates on May 22, 2019. Lester was 66.
Obituary published: May 23, 2019 in "Statesville L (NC)"

▰ Leoma Frances Hoover

Died April 12, … More Information
Leoma Frances Hoover, born December 21, 1931 passed from this world into the next April 12, 2017 in Tennessee. Leoma was 85. Tags: #Dalton
Obituary: Leoma was born on 21, 1931 and passed away on , 12, 2017. Leoma was a resident of Tennessee at the time of passing. Leoma was married to Dalton.

▰ Laurena Hoover

Died December 01, … More Information
Laurena Hoover, born December 8, 1925 went into the presence of the Lord on December 1, 2014 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Laurena was 88. Tags: #Herbert
Obituary: Laurena was born on 8, 1925 and passed away on , 1, 2014. Laurena was a resident of Kingsport, Tennessee at the time of passing. Laurena was married to Herbert.

▰ Joyce Ann (Wilgenbusch) Hoover

Died May 22, … More Information
Joyce Ann (Wilgenbusch) Hoover, age 63 of Maryville, Tennessee, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she May 22, 2021.
Obituary published: May 23, 2021 in "The Daily Herald (IL)"

▰ Josephine "Jo" Hoover

Died September 28, … More Information
Josephine "Jo" Hoover, born June 25, 1926 died September 28, 2017 in Dayton, Tennessee. Josephine was 91. Tags: #Pathfinder #Douglas #Force #California #Sweet #Chorus #Gertrude #James #Hoover #Marlene #Amber #Holly #Michigan #Darrell #Fawn #Jeffrey #Pickett #Aire
Obituary: Jo was a longtime resident of Rhea Co., and a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Evensville, Tn., Jo was a swimming instructor, a Pathfinder director for SDA, a riveter at Douglas Air Force Base in California during WW II, an organist and she sang with Sweet Adeline Chorus Group. She loved music, especially classical music. She was preceded in death by her parents. Herman and Gertrude Byland DeVries, son James Samuel Hoover, daughter Marlene Pickett. Survivors are 3 grandchildren Amber Lucas Holly, Michigan, Darrell (Misti) Hoover Rising Fawn, Ga., Jeffrey (Patricia) Pickett Bon Aire, Ga., 8 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

▰ Johnny Lee Hoover

Died January 28, … More Information
Johnny Lee Hoover, age 80 of Shelbyville, Tennessee, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Johnny January 28, 1999.
Obituary published: January 29, 1999 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Johnnie Mae (Dotson) Hoover

Died January 30, … More Information
On January 30, 2004, Johnnie Mae (Dotson) Hoover, 83 of Loudon, Tennessee passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: January 31, 2004 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ John Thurman Hoover

Died November 29, … More Information
John Thurman Hoover, age 62 of Elora, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 29, 2003.
Obituary published: November 30, 2003 in "Tullahoma N&G"

▰ John Daniel Hoover

Died June 28, … More Information
John Daniel Hoover, born February 12, 1923 entered Heaven's gates on June 28, 2011 in Tennessee. John was 88. Tags: #Graysville #Rhea #High #Eberle #Naval #Londonderry #North #Post #Belfast #Operation #Bremerton #Washington #Bowling #Commerce #University #Chattanooga #Provident #Assistant #Auditor #Geraldine #Hoover #Spurgeon #Nanette #Charles #Robert #Herbert #John #Rossville #Randy #Elkhart #Morgan #Huntsville #Mary #Juliet #Randall #Dallas #Leigh #Jackson #First #Church #Hope #Orange #School #Community #Habitat #Humanity #Manker #Tennis #Gene #Senior #Doubles #Tennessee #Herschel #Olympics #Services #Saints #Garden #Crematory #Florist- #Chapel #East
Obituary: John D. Hoover, age 88, of Rossville died , 28, 2011 in Chattanooga. He was a native of Graysville, TN and graduated from Rhea Central High School with the class of 1940. high school he enlisted in the U. S. Navy for 6 years serving aboard the USS Eberle and stationed at the U. S Naval Base Londonderry, North Ireland, the U. S. Navy Post Office, Belfast, North Ireland and the U. S. Navy Operation Base in Bremerton, Washington. his navy service he attended the Bowling Green of Commerce and the University of Chattanooga. 35 1/2 years of employment with Provident he took early retirement in 1982 as Assistant General Auditor Claims.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years Geraldine Freeman Hoover, his parents Spurgeon and Nanette Hoover, three brothers Charles Hoover, Robert Hoover and Herbert W. Hoover.
Survivors include his sons John D. Johnny Hoover of Rossville and Randy Hoover of Elkhart, TX; two sisters Nanette Hoover Morgan of Huntsville, AL and Mary Ann Hoover Ledbetter of Mt Juliet, TN; two grandchildren Randall Hoover of Dallas, TX and Leigh Ann Hoover of Jackson, MS.
He was a member of the First Christian Church for over 50 years. He and his late wife Geraldine Gerry for a number of years taught the Hope Class for Orange Grove in School and Church, they volunteered in the churchs participation with the Community Kitchen and Habitat For Humanity.
He was a member of the Manker Patten Tennis Club for over 50 years. He and his tennis partner Gene Hatfield were ranked #2 in Senior Mens Doubles in Tennessee in 1969 and he and his partner, Herschel Sellers, won the Senior Mens Olympics, over age 65, Tennis Doubles in Tennessee in 1989. He served as chairman of the TVI Tennis Tournament in Chattanooga.
Memorial Services will be held 2, 2011 at 6:00 pm in the First Christian Church.
The body will be cremated and the remains placed in the First Christian Church All Saints Memorial Garden.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church 650 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403 or to the charity of your choice.
under the direction of Chattanooga , Crematory & Florist-East Chapel, East Ridge, TN.

▰ John Daniel Hoover Jr

Died April 07, … More Information
John Daniel Hoover Jr , born May 21, 1952 entered into eternal rest April 7, 2020 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. John was 67.

▰ Jase Glynn Hoover

Died November 17, … More Information
Jase Glynn Hoover, born November 17, 2015 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 17, 2015 in White House, Tennessee. Jase was 0.

▰ James Hoyt Hoover

Died March 01, … More Information
James Hoyt Hoover, of Nashville, Tennessee, entered into eternal rest March 1, 1997. James was 82.
Obituary published: March 02, 1997 in "Nashville Banner"

▰ James C Hoover

Died November 21, … More Information
On November 21, 1999, James C Hoover, 68 of Memphis, Tennessee passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: November 22, 1999 in "Com-A"

▰ James Hoover

Died August 22, … More Information
James Hoover, born November 19, 1949 departed this life Sunday August 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. James was 67.

▰ James Stanley Hoover

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ James F Hoover

Died October 01, … More Information
James F Hoover passed away October 1, 2015 in Watertown, Tennessee. Tags: #Linda
Obituary: James passed away on , 1, 2015. James was a resident of Watertown, Tennessee at the time of passing. James was married to Linda.

▰ James David Hoover

Died July 06, … More Information
James David Hoover, born March 2, 1936 passed from this life on July 6, 2015 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. James was 79.

▰ James "Ed" Edward Hoover

Died June 16, … More Information
James "Ed" Edward Hoover, born August 19, 1936 entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 16, 2019 in East Ridge, Tennessee. James was 82.
Family members and close friends: , W C Chilton, Shani Hedden Palmer, Deeann Camp, Nevin Trammell, Sandra Loftin Milcich, Ernest York, Jerry Sloan

▰ Ivan Glenn Hoover

Died February 08, … More Information
Ivan Glenn Hoover, born October 26, 1933 passed away peacefully February 8, 2015 in Smyrna, Tennessee. Ivan was 81.

▰ Ivan G (Sr ) Hoover

Died February 08, … More Information
Ivan G (Sr ) Hoover, born October 26, 1933 passed away peacefully February 8, 2015 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. IVAN was 81.

▰ Ivan G (Sr ) Hoover

Died February 08, … More Information
Ivan G (Sr ) Hoover, born October 26, 1933 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home February 8, 2015 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. IVAN was 81.

▰ Herschel White Hoover

Died May 10, … More Information
Herschel White Hoover, of Manchester, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 10, 2005. Herschel was 86.
Obituary published: May 11, 2005 in "Tullahoma N&G"

▰ Herbert E Hoover

Died August 05, … More Information
Herbert E Hoover, born March 26, 1921 entered into eternal rest August 5, 2018 in Jackson, Tennessee. Herbert was 97.
Family members and close friends: , Jack Camp, David Hoover And Wife Diane, Mike Hoover And Wife Cathy, Barbara Brasfield Husband Raymond, John Hoover And Wife Judy, 12 Grandchildren David Dean And Wife Susan, Jason Dean, Suzanne Usery And Husband Jason, Bambi Hoover, April Hoover, Matt Brasfield And Wife Amanda, Ben Brasfield And Wife Megan, Jake Brasfield, Brooklyn Brasfield, Ellie Hoover, Sadie Hoover, Addie Hoover. 9 Great Grandchildren, Shelby Haley, Shea Dean, Ally Pyles, Emma Usery, Ethan Hoover, Riley Hoover,catelynn Hoover, Kayleigh Brasfield, Skyler Brasfield And One Great Great Grandchild Harper Haley.

▰ Grace Helen (Gentry) Hoover

Died January 08, … More Information
Grace Helen (Gentry) Hoover, of Smyrna, Tennessee, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she January 8, 2003. Grace was 93.
Obituary published: January 09, 2003 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Geneva H Hoover

Died March 06, … More Information
Geneva H Hoover went into the presence of the Lord on March 6, 2017 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

▰ Gary Dewayne Hoover

Died April 13, … More Information
Gary Dewayne Hoover, born September 28, 1963 entered eternal life April 13, 2020 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Gary was 56.
Family members and close friends: , Teresa Martin, Kimberly Freeman, Barbara Shelton, Tiffany Cannon, Vickie West, Debbie Newbern, Kathy Bell, Christina Shearer, Jeremy Cannon

▰ Ew Hoover

Died December 04, … More Information
Ew Hoover, born October 3, 1935 entered Heaven's gates on December 4, 2020 in Brentwood, Tennessee. EW was 85.

▰ Evelyn Louise Hoover

Died March 04, … More Information
Evelyn Louise Hoover, born December 5, 1959 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 4, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Evelyn was 57. Tags: #William #Evelyn #Hoover #Malorie #Courtney #Christopher #Abigail
Obituary: Evelyn Louise Hoover, 57 of Madison, TN. Passed 3-4-17 at Alive Hospice Madison Campus. Louise worked her entire career in the SDA education system. She is proceeded in death by her parents, William R. Hoover and Evelyn M. Hoover. She is survived by one brother, William R. (Angela) Hoover, Jr., one niece, Malorie Hoover, one nephew, William R. Hoover III, a great-niece, Courtney Warden, one great-nephew, Christopher Warden and one step-niece, Abigail Muncy.

▰ Ethelda H Hoover

Died November 02, … More Information
Ethelda H Hoover, born September 14, 1936 entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 2, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. Ethelda was 79.

▰ Ethelda Higginbotham Hoover

Died November 02, … More Information
Ethelda Higginbotham Hoover, born September 14, 1936 entered into eternal rest November 2, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. Ethelda was 79. Tags: #Shelton #Robert #Elizabeth #Brinton #Alive #Nashville #Patterson #Radney #Mobile
Obituary: Ethelda Higginbotham Hoover, age 79 of Mobile, AL, joined her husband Bob on 2, 2015 after a prolonged illness. She is survived by two brothers, Herman Higginbotham Jr. and Shelton Higginbotham, son Robert Hoover Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth and two grandsons, Robert and Brinton. Her life will be remembered in a graveside memorial for family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Alive Hospice of Nashville (www.alivehospice.org), 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203. under the direction of Radney -Mobile, Mobile, AL.

▰ Ethel Lee Hoover

Died September 17, … More Information
Ethel Lee Hoover passed away September 17, 2001 in Franklin, Tennessee.
Obituary published: September 18, 2001 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Etheida Hoover

Died November 02, … More Information
Etheida Hoover, born September 14, 1936 entered Heaven's gates on November 2, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. Etheida was 79.

▰ Etheida Hoover

Died November 02, … More Information
Etheida Hoover, born September 14, 1936 entered Heaven's gates on November 2, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. Etheida was 79.

▰ Elvedia Taylor Hoover

Died June 28, … More Information
Elvedia Taylor Hoover, born March 2, 1926 died June 28, 2015 in Adams, Tennessee. Elvedia was 89. Tags: #Donna #Springer #Emily #Clarksville #Celebration #Life #Forest #Tharpe #Memorial #Alzheimer #Association #Dunbar #Baptist
Obituary: Age 89, passed away on the 28th of 2015.
Preceded in death by husband, James E. Hoover, Jr.
Survived by daughter, Donna (Steve) Springer and granddaughter, Emily Grace Springer, of Clarksville, TN.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m. on , the 30th of 2015 at Forest Lawn with Rev. Jessie Tharpe officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will gather with friends for a time of remembrance and visitation evening from 5-8 p.m. at Forest Lawn and again on morning 1 hour prior to the service.
The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to either the Alzheimer's Association or Dunbar Cave Baptist Church.

▰ Elvedia T Hoover

Died June 28, … More Information
Elvedia T Hoover, born March 2, 1926 died June 28, 2015 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Elvedia was 89.

▰ Elvedia Taylor Hoover

Died June 28, … More Information
Elvedia Taylor Hoover, born March 2, 1926 passed from this world into the next June 28, 2015 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Elvedia was 89.
Family members and close friends: , Debbie Winn, Susanne Van Dyke, Tom & Laura Henry, Lynn Brake, Ginger Wyrick, Donna Wade, Diana Murray

▰ Edwin Warner Hoover

Died October 05, … More Information
Edwin Warner Hoover, age 76 of Nashville, Tennessee, passed from this life on October 5, 2001.
Obituary published: October 06, 2001 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Edwin "Den" Hoover Iv

Died October 10, … More Information
Edwin "Den" Hoover Iv passed away October 10, 2013 in LaVergne, Tennessee. Tags: #Edwin #Marie #Sandra #Jennings #Ayers #South #Murfreesboro
Obituary: Edwin Den Hoover, IV, age 38, passed away 10, 2013. He is a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford and a welder at Wright Industries. Den is survived by his parents, Edwin (Ned) and Marie Hoover, III and Sandra Rogillio as well as children. Memorial service will be 2:00 PM, , 13 at Jennings and Ayers ; 820 South Church St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130; 615-893-2422. Please leave condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com.

▰ Dorothy Ann Hoover

Died January 25, … More Information
Dorothy Ann Hoover, born June 26, 1930 entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 25, 2015 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dorothy was 84. Tags: #Thomas
Obituary: Dorothy was born on 26, 1930 and passed away on , 25, 2015. Dorothy was a resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the time of passing. Dorothy was married to Thomas.

▰ Donald Gene Hoover

Died March 19, … More Information
Donald Gene Hoover passed away March 19, 2016 in Dunlap, Tennessee. Tags: #Viva
Obituary: Donald passed away on , 19, 2016. Donald was a resident of Dunlap, Tennessee at the time of passing. Donald was married to Viva.

▰ Donald Gene Hoover

Died March 19, … More Information
Donald Gene Hoover, born January 7, 1931 passed from this life on March 19, 2016 in Dunlap, Tennessee. Donald was 85. Tags: #Morganville #Christ #Whitwell #Arundel #Maryland #United #Army #Track-turner #Dunlap #Marylands #Lieutenant #Firefighter #Southend #Fire #Daus #Chief #Theodore #Mable #Hoover #Louis #Vernon #William #Phebus #Viva #Donald #Ronald #Falling #West #Steven #Elkridge #Stuart #Alison #Smith #Karin #Tessa #Kristen #Will #Lockhart #Rachel #Burdette #Brittany #Gary #Ewton #Chapel #Larry #Cookston #East #Hospice #Therapy #Dept
Obituary: Donald Gene Hoover, 85, of Dunlap, formerly of Glen Burnie, MD, died at his home , 19, 2016 after a short illness. Mr. Hoover was a member of Morganville church of Christ, Whitwell, TN.
He was born and raised in Ann Arundel , Maryland, a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired heavy equipment operator. He was fondly known as Track-turner by family and friends, a CB handle he earned early on because of his profession. In 1991 he moved to his wifes hometown of Dunlap. Having previously been Marylands youngest Lieutenant Volunteer Firefighter at age 19, he was instrumental in helping begin Southend Volunteer Fire Dept. for the Daus community. One of his many notable accomplishments there was obtaining full turn-out gear for the whole department from his Maryland contacts, and was proud to serve as Chief for one term.
Mr. Hoover was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Mable Smith Hoover, brothers, Theodore, Jr., Louis, Vernon and William, sister, Mable Hoover Phebus.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Viva Haynes Hoover, four sons, Donald Ray (Deana) Hoover, Dunlap, Ronald (Kathy) Hoover, Falling Waters, West Virginia, Steven (Ann) Hoover, Elkridge, MD, Stuart Hoover, Dunlap, one daughter, Alison (Gary) Smith, Dunlap, grandchildren; Karin Gray, Tessa White, Kristen Benton, Will (Hayley) Lockhart, Rachel (Elizha) Burdette, Brittany Smith and Gary Wayne Smith, several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
services will be 11:00 A.M. CDT in Ewton Chapel with minister Larry Kirby officiating. Burial with full military honors will be at Cookston . Visitation; 4 - 8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Special thanks to NHC Dunlap, East TN Hospice and Therapy of Whitwell, and to all who called, sent cards, visited and said prayers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Southend Fire Dept.

▰ David Michael Hoover

Died November 09, … More Information
David Michael Hoover passed away November 9, 2016 in Morristown, Tennessee.

▰ Christina C Hoover

Died July 02, … More Information
Christina C Hoover, born July 4, 1945 died July 2, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. Christina was 71.

▰ C Winston Jr Hoover

Died September 25, … More Information
C Winston Jr Hoover, age 83 of Memphis, Tennessee, passed from this world into the next September 25, 1999.
Obituary published: September 26, 1999 in "Com-A"
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