Nov 1, 2020

Wilma Paulette Yott (Zia), passed away on November 1st, 2020 at her home in Derossett on Bon Air mountain at age 63.

She was born in Charleston, West Virginia to Wilma G. Roberts Yott and Paul Lewis Yott on July 23rd, 1957.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents; Robert Earl Yott,  Bessie Brown...

Oct 31, 2020

Benjamin Franklin Kerley, age 86, passed away on October 31, 2020 at Signature Healthcare in Cookeville, TN.

He was born June 19, 1934 to Albert and Beula Kerley in Crossville,TN.

He was preceded in death by his parents ; wife, Edna Jane Kerley; sister, Clara Moon; brother, John Kerley.

He is survived by...

Oct 29, 2020

Nancy Carol Elliot, age 73, passed away on October 29, 2020 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

She was born September 13, 1947 to Donald and Ruth Gary in Dearborn, MI.

She was preceded in death by parents, Donald and Ruth (Gosney) Gary of Sparta, TN, sister-in-law, Pat Gary of Belleville, MI.

She...

Oct 29, 2020

Timothy G. Kinnaird, 52, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed October 29, 2020 at his residence of Sparta, TN.

He was born in Detroit, MI to Glenn and Ruth Kinnaird on May 19, 1967.

He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Kinnaird.

He is survived by his sons, Kenneth and Elicia Kinnaird, Zachary...

Oct 23, 2020

Dennis Ray Eller was born on December 12, 1954, and he left this life on October 23, 2020. Like his father before him, he served his country by joining the United States Army. Dennis loved the outdoors and especially loved to fish and hunt. He was a skilled carpenter having learned from his father and has also...

Sep 20, 2020

Gary Alan Kowalchuk, 67, of Sparta, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on September 20th. He passed away at his residence due to a chronic medical condition.

Gary was preceded in death by his son Michael, Gary’s parents George & Jane, as well as his brothers, David & Ronnie.

Gary was a great son,...

Sep 20, 2020

Ray “Ed” Edward England, 66, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at his home in Sparta, Tennessee.

He was born November 23, 1953, in Shelbyville, Illinois, to Bill and Helen England.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Chuck England.

He is survived by...

Sep 9, 2020

Thelma Jean Gambrell, 88, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, at Saint Thomas Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

She was born March 31, 1932, in Sparta, Tennessee, to the late Bethel and Mary (Elrod) Bussell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Albert Bussell; and sister, Madelyn...

Sep 7, 2020

Ralph LeeVan Vance passed away on September 7, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN at the age of 72.

He was born in Sparta, TN to Clyde Benard and Bernice Mitchell Vance on February 18, 1948.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clyde Benard...

Sep 2, 2020

Opal Elaine Stewart, age 57 passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Saint Thomas Highlands Medical Center in Sparta, TN.

She was born February 2, 1963 to Robert and Barbara (Hutson) Nash in Cookeville, TN.

She is preceded in death by her parents; son, James Michael Stewart; granddaughter, Jamie Michele Stewart...

Aug 27, 2020

Norma Louise Wolfe Wright, age 93, passed away August 27, 2020 at Life Care of Sparta, TN.

She was born in Detroit, MI on December 9, 1926 to the late Paulene and Bill Ballard.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don Wolfe.

She is survived by her sister,...

Aug 26, 2020

Harold "Seth" Russell Langley, 21, passed from this life on August 26, 2020, at his home in Hubert, North Carolina.

Seth was a loving father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He is loved and missed by so many because of his abundant generosity and carefree spirit. He never met a stranger and made it a point in...

Aug 25, 2020

Arland F. (Buddy) Kidd 83 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Tuesday Aug.25 2020

Bud was the owner and operater at Cookeville Transmission from it's opening on March 13 1969 until his retirement on Jan. 1 1999. He loved to be on Center Hill lake fishing, hunting and enjoying life. Upon retirement, Bud moved...

Aug 24, 2020

Eric Preston Foster, age 52, passed away the morning of August 24, 2020 of Lymphatic Melanoma cancer.  He was born at Ball Memorial Hospital on June 30, 1968.

He was a 1987 Graduate of Jay County High School. Eric resided his last years in Tennessee.  He was disabled.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert...

Aug 24, 2020

John Marion Meadows, USAF veteran, husband, and father, passed away in the mid-morning of Monday August 24, 2020 in Kerrville. Texas. He was a faithful member of the Riverside Church of Christ in Kerrville, Texas.

John was the only son of Joe and Nellie Meadows of Jackson County, TN. John is survived by his wife Leora,...

Aug 24, 2020

Johnnie "JB" Brown was born October 1, 1941 in Sparta,Tn to the late Beecher and LouElla Brown. Early in his life he hauled livestock for many years before buying Brown's Mobil located on Bockman Way in the 70s. He then moved north to work for Rax Inc. where he worked 17 yrs before moving back to Tn. He then...

Aug 18, 2020

Valerie Mae Boyer passed away on August 18, 2020 at the age of 57 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.

She was born in Granite City, IL on April 6, 1963 to John and Verna McGarity.

Arrangements:

At this time no arrangements have been made.

Thurman Funeral Home is...

Aug 8, 2020

William Clarence Colley, Jr passed away on August 8, 2020 at the age of 87 at Uplands Village in Pleasant Hill, TN.

He was born in Nashville, TN on April 19, 1933 to William Clarence Colley and Katherine Foster Colley (nee Katherine Eleanor Foster).

He is preceded in death by his parents;...

Aug 8, 2020

Josephine “Josie” Lamb Seagraves passed away on August 8, 2020, at the age of 75. She was born on December 7, 1944, in Sparta, TN to the late Artest and Martha Ann Lamb.

Josie was a member of Brethren In Christ Church and retired from NHC Of Sparta with 42 years as a CNA.

Jul 28, 2020

Marietta Effner entered the Kingdom of Heaven on July 28, 2020, at the age of 64. She was born at home on November 19, 1955, in Port Jervis, New York.

Marietta spent a large portion of her life in Port Jervis, attending the high school, and joining the Ladie’s Auxiliary Rescue Squad in 1982.