Jul 22, 2020

ALLORAH DAY TURNEY

The Hebrew meaning of the name Allorah says it all: “The Lord is my light.”

Before our daughter was even born, God was preparing her for a higher purpose.

On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 6:46 am, our little princess fulfilled this...

Jul 21, 2020

Garnetta Flatt passed away on July 21, 2020 at the age of 86 at NHC of McMinnville, TN.

She was born in Sparta, TN on April 11, 1934 to Casto and Jennie Hitchcock Ray.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Clay Flatt; newborn son, Johnny Todd; brothers,...

Jul 21, 2020

Louis Rex Mann passed away on July 21, 2020, at the age of 91.

Louis was born in Lovettsville, Virginia to Louis and Mary Mann on April 18, 1929.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patsy Mann; brothers, Gene Mann, and Stanley Mann

Louis is survived by his children, Jeanie...

Jul 15, 2020

Martha Mae Payne Bryant, 89, went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 15, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Walling, Tennessee. She was born on November 26, 1930 to Samuel Lewis Payne and Samantha Elizabeth Gilliam Payne in Sparta, Tennessee.

She married her husband, Hubert Bryant, on July 1, 1947 in...

Jul 14, 2020

Dustin Dale Cunningham passed away on July 14, 2020, at the age of 29.

Dustin was born in Cookeville, Tennessee to Curtis Cunningham and Melissa Winnett on August 1, 1990.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Treva Cunningham; and his Father, Curtis Cunningham.

Dustin is survived by his son,...

Jul 11, 2020

Rodney Maurice “Little Cool” Gunter, 65 passed away July 11, 2020, at his residence, in McMinnville, TN.

Mr. Gunter was born January 22, 1955, in Woodbury, to Doyle and Kathleen Gunter.

He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Grant Gunter; brother, Darrell Ray Gunter; and niece, Lisa Yvonne Humphrey Barnes

Survivors include...

Jul 9, 2020

Geraldine Walker Bradley passed away on July 9, 2020 at Heritage Pointe in Cookeville, TN at the age of 89.

She was born in Ulysses, Kansas to James W. Walker and Laura Elizabeth Walker on January 8, 1931.

She is preceded in death by her father and mother, James and Laura Walker; sisters, Evelyn Herd,...

Jul 8, 2020

Ruby Holland Hardy, age 94, passed away on July 8, 2020, at Life Care in Sparta, TN.

She was born in White County, TN to Charles Arthur and Cora Pearl Holland on August 24, 1925.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Leslie Hardy; brothers, Thurman (Anna Ruth) Holland, Leslie (Clara) Holland,...

Jul 3, 2020

Robert James Furman Sr. passed away on July 3, 2020 at the age of 77 at his residence of Sparta, TN.

He was born in Dover, NJ on May 8th , 1943 to Lloyd Warren Furman Sr. and Delta Joyce Ohneck.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judith Arleen O’dell Furman; brother...

Jul 1, 2020

Deborah Elaine Rogowski, age 63,  passed away on July 1, 2020 at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta, Tennessee.

She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Barbara Ann and Sammie Frasier on December 3, 1956.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Barbara and Sam Frasier; and her brother, Sammie Frasier.

She...

Jun 30, 2020

Madison Elizabeth Hollingsworth, age 24, passed away on June 30, 2020, following a car accident.

Madison was born on December 19, 1995 at summit hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, to Edward Hollingsworth and Karen Jones Hollingsworth.

She preceded in death by her dear mother, Karen Jones Hollingsworth; Her maternal grandfather, Stanton Jones; Her paternal grandfather, Rayburn...

Jun 28, 2020

Linda Jane Broom passed away on June 28, 2020 at Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 68.

She was born on February 14, 1952 in White County, Tennessee to Rosa Lee and Lawrence Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosa Lee and Lawrence (Jack) Lewis; Brother in law,...

Jun 25, 2020

Terry Don “Binky” Baker passed away on June 25, 2020 at the age of 35.

He was born in Dallas, Texas on August 2, 1984 to Eddie and Marsha Baker.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Marsha Kay Heny Baker; Brothers, Mark Baker and Eric “Bowdy” Baker; Grandparents, Edward and Agnes Baker; and...

Jun 9, 2020

Charles Duane Young, age 67 passed Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital.

He was born August 26, 1952 in White Co., TN to John C.& Esther Lee Young.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ramona Elaine Young; brothers, John Thomas Young, Arthur Creed Young; brother in law, Richard Thurman...

Jun 5, 2020

Willie Ann Johnson, age 78 passed Friday, June 5, 2020 at Vanderbilt Hospital.

She was born July 19, 1941 in Van Buren Co., TN to Lemon Leonard Madewell & Salley Mosley Madewell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; devoted husband, Donald Lee Johnson; sister, Emma Jane Young.

Survivors include...

Jun 4, 2020

Rickie Rechardo Dibrell, age 64 passed Thursday, June 4, 2020 in Davidson County, TN.

He was born January 5, 1955 in White Co., TN to John & Wilma Gardenhire Dibrell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shanda Dibrell; daughter, Connie Dibrell.

Survivors include his wife, Leemonda Davis; Kathy...

May 29, 2020

Darrell Ray Gunter “Big Cool”, age 67 passed Friday, May 29, 2020 at his residence of Sparta surrounded by his family

He was born August 11, 1952 in Woodbury, TN to Doyle and Kathleen Gunter.

He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Grant Gunter; daughter, Lisa Yvonne Humphrey Barnes; grandson in...

May 21, 2020

Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, May 24th at 4:00pm for Mattie Pearl Montgomery, 86, of Cookeville. Bro. Clarence Jared and Bro. Charles Allen will officiate with the service. Pallbearers will be Wayne Sherrell, Daniel Sherrell, Steven Webb, Andy Tompkins, Will Sherrell, Chris Sherrell, Lee Hicks, and Steven Hicks. Burial will be in the West Cemetery (South) in...

May 9, 2020

Cathy Dishman, age 63 passed Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

She was born August 26, 1956 in Indianapolis, IN to Ray and Marlene Randolph

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marlene Randolph.

Survivors include her husband, Don Dishman; children, Chris Jarrett, Kiera Jarrett, and Katie Dishman; father,...

May 1, 2020

Roy Lewis Johnson passed away on May 1, 2020 at his home in Sparta, Tennessee, at the age of 76. Roy was born in Hartsville, Tennessee to Bob and Millie Johnson on May 6, 1943. He is preceded in death by his mother, Millie Ford Johnson; Father, Benton Johnson; Brother, Jerry Johnson; Sister, Beatrice Alexander. He is survived by...