IMOGENE CALDWELL
Imogene “Jean” E. Caldwell passed away peacefully on December 2nd, 2023, surrounded by family at her home after a long illness. She was born on February 1st, 1930, to the late Millard and Jewell Thornton. She was married and preceded in death by Olen “Slim/Pete” Caldwell. She was also preceded in death by 8 siblings, Harold, Ines, Hazel, Ronald, Dorotha, Jane, Louise, and Jimmy, along with her great-grandson Olen James.
She is survived by her children Carl (Teresa) Caldwell, Barbara (Bud) Sovine, Ann Moore, Steve (Debbie) Caldwell and Christie Skinner. Her grandchildren, Angela, CD, Heather, Joshua, Travis, Nicki and Stephen. Great grandchildren, Porcha, Natasha, Jakeb, Zach, Nick, Skylar, Javin, Haven, Tyson, Rylee, Kierra, Easton and six great-great grandchildren.
Jean was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hurricane. She spent many years with the Hurricane High School Band booster concessions. She was a seamstress, made many beautiful quilts and raised beautiful vegetable and flower gardens. She always made sure her family and friends were taken care of.
Funeral service was Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Allen Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Gilfilen officiating. Burial was in Allen-Caldwell Cemetery on the Caldwell Farm.
JUANITA COBB
Juanita M. Cobb, 92, of Leon, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She attended Barnett Chapel Church and several other churches in the area.
Born November 24, 1931 in Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late Clint Higginbotham and Mamie Slater Higginbotham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rickey Lee Cobb Sr.; granddaughter, Melissa Sue Rollins; 6 brothers and 1 sister.
Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Brady Andrew Cobb; daughter Dorothy (Otis “Terry”) Rollins of Liberty; grandchildren, Crystal (Richie) Witt of Red House, April (Shad) DeHart of Huntington, Tina (Gary) Burkett of Martinsburg, Rickey (Tina) Cobb of Leon and Christy Jividen of Red House. Juanita is also survived by 11 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Funeral service was Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Barnett Chapel Church, Liberty, with Pastor Carl “Mick” Bailes and Pastor Pete Cobb officiating. Burial was in Barnett Chapel Cemetery.