Oct 5, 2019

Billye Joyce Howell Ross, 85 age, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at NHC of Sparta, Tennessee.

Billye was born on December 10, 1933 in Springfield, Tennessee to William Ira Howell and Gladys Griffin Howell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years Dr. Jeff Pinckley Ross and brother, Tillman...

Sep 19, 2019

Retha Hellon Brock, 77 age, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at her home in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Retha was born on January 13, 1942 in White County, Tennessee to Noah Hull Usrey and Katherine Mae Roberts Usrey.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Brock; her brothers, Theron Eugene Usrey, Arzie...

Sep 7, 2019

James (Jim) Mulcay Roberts, 79 age, passed away Saturday, 9/7/2019, Life Care Center of Sparta.

Jim was born May 8, 1940 in White County, Tennessee to Homer Whitley Roberts, Sr. and Bessie Mary Jane Baker Roberts.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Homer Whitley Jr., John Harvey Roberts Sr. Charles Thomas, Wilfred...

Sep 1, 2019

Wilma Donelson Yott, age 64 of Sparta, TN passed away on September 1, 2019 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro following a brief battle with cancer.

She was born on July 1, 1955 to her parents J.C. and Betty Seabolt Donelson.  She was preceded in death by her sister Wendy Donelson and step-daughter Lori Yott.  In addition to...

Aug 26, 2019

Miss Ravenell Elrod, age 92 was born January 3, 1927 in Sparta, Tennessee and passed away in Nashville, Tennessee August 26, 2019.

Miss Elrod is preceded in death by her parents, True and Laura Martin Elrod LaFever; brothers, William T. Elrod, Eugene (Bonnie) Elrod, Artis (Martha) Elrod; sisters, Louise (Fred) Gilliam, Ann L. Elrod; sister-in-law,...

Aug 20, 2019

Truman Douglas Clouse, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.

Truman was born in Board Valley in White County TN  on December 11, 1932 to Claude Lee Clouse and Eula Levonia Henry Clouse.

Truman was a high school graduate who worked various tool and die jobs, but his love was his work with...

Aug 17, 2019

Bonnie 'Maxine' Allen passed away on August17th.  She was born in Sparta Tennessee to Homer Kinnard and Elizabeth Johnson on December 28, 1932.  She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Ceba Ann Kinnard and her husband, William Bryan Allen and two sons, William Bryan and Max Christopher.  She is survived by her brother, Stanton Kinnard...

Aug 17, 2019

David Franklin Brock At the age of 88, unexpectedly passed away on August 17th. He left behind an adoring family comprised of his wife of 65 years, Laura Mae (Phillips) Brock, his twin daughters Darla and Karla Brock, and son-in-law Eddie Weeks.

Brock was born in Spencer, Tennessee, on July 22, 1931 to parents William R. Brock...

Aug 2, 2019

Stella Marie Martin passed away in her home in Shelby Twp. on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the age of 59. She was surrounded by the love of those she held dear.

Stella was born to parents Herman and Treva (Mabe) Cantrell on September 5, 1959 in Sparta, Tennessee. She moved to Michigan, graduated from...

Jul 31, 2019

Beulah (Mo) Moline Cravens, age 91, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away July 31, 2019 at her home.

She was born on September 11, 1927, in White County, Tennessee to Willie Allen England and Roxie Lee Cooper England.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 66 years, Morgan "Junior" Cravens Jr, son, Dennis...

Jul 26, 2019

Doris Lucille Estes Downs, 92, of Sparta, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2019.

Mrs. Downs was born on August 27, 1926, in McCracken County, Kentucky, to Arthus Estes, Sr. and Euple Thweatt Estes Shelby.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Billy N. Estes, and by Joe E. Downs, her husband...

Jul 23, 2019

Muriel Christine Farley Jackson, age 82, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at her home in White County.

She was born January 27, 1937 in White County, Tennessee to Beecher Young Farley and Notie Lou Officer Farley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 55 years, Lee Royce Jackson; sister, Thelma Cash...

Jul 18, 2019

Addeane Howell Smith, age 89, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Life Care Center in Sparta.

She was born September 8, 1929 in Sparta, Tennessee to Vermal Cope Howell and Jennie Mae Kinnaird Howell.

She enjoyed her nursing career at White County Hospital, Public Health and NHC nursing home.

Addeane was preceded...

Jul 18, 2019

Leroy William Irving III (Bing), passed away on July 18, 2019 in Sparta, TN.

Bing was born on August 13, 1940 in Pine Plains, N.Y., the son of Leroy W. Irving II and Eleanor J. Gobillot (Swart).

He graduated from Housatonic Valley High School in 1958, married Jean Stuart (Skip) in 1960.  Bing will be...

Jul 17, 2019

Erby Gene Walker age 84 was granted release from the sorrows and pains of this world to be with the Father, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from injuries received in an A T V accident by mercy of our Lord God.

Erby was born August 11, 1934 in White...

Jul 16, 2019

Shirley Mae Spivey, age 72, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at her residence in Sparta.

She was born November 5, 1946 in Paoli, Indiana to Marion and Preston Puckett.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Puckett; niece, Lisa Cassey.

Jul 9, 2019

Patricia  Sue Farmer Wilson left her earthly body to be reunited with the love her her life on July 9, 2019. Patricia was born on January 10, 1949 to Juanita Marie Cline Farmer in Crossville, TN. She was raised by her loving and faithful grandparents Oscar Smith Cline and Myra Lee Sauceman Cline. Patricia married the love of her...

Jul 8, 2019

Martha Frank Denton Null, age 77, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at St. Thomas Highland Hospital in Sparta. She was born November 14, 1941 in Nashville, TN to Franklin Denton and Mattie Wilson Denton.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Lee Null Sr.; parents Franklin and Mattie Denton; three brothers, Robert, James and...

Jul 1, 2019

Al Stebbins, Age 54

Al was born on July 16, 1964 in Newton, Kansas. He lived there with his family until they moved to New Jersey in 1973. He spent most of his life in New Jersey, and later moved to Tennessee to be with his family. He passed away on July 1, 2019 at 54 years...

Jun 29, 2019

Ms. Minnie Belle Myers Scott, age 91, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her home in Doyle, TN.

She had a degree in Psychology from TN Tech and worked for many years for LBJ&C.

Ms. Minnie Belle was born August 28, 1927 in Pikeville, TN (Bledsoe County) to John Alexander Walker and Susie Elizabeth...