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

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 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 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...

Jun 23, 2019

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Sparta, TN 38583-0357

Earl S. Lowery (Sandy), age 60, passed away from this world in the early afternoon of Sunday, June 23, 2019 while sleeping at his home in Sparta, TN.

Earl was born in Royal...

Jun 4, 2019

Mrs. Henrietta Tollison Monnier, age 90, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at NHC in Cookeville, TN.

Mrs. Henrietta was born September 15, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Arthur Mehay and Louise Langur Mehay.

Henrietta is survived by her three sons, Randy (Janet) Tollison of Sparta, TN, Rick Tollison of Sparta, TN and...

May 31, 2019

Laura Marie Davis, age 62, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at NHC of McMinnville.

Ms. Davis was born in Kansas City, MO on July 17, 1956 to Robert L. Curtiss and Patricia Dodsworth Curtiss.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Dr.Robert L.Curtiss DO

Laura is survived by her daughters, Jessica...

May 23, 2019

William Henry Mabe, age 76, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his daughter’s home with his loving family surrounding him.

Mr. Mabe was born in Sparta, Tennessee on March 21, 1943 to Henry Mabe and Maudie Marie (Whiteaker) Mabe.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and late wife of 45 years, Minnie...

May 13, 2019

David Rhoton Haston, age 70, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Haston was born in Fort Pierce, Florida on June 1, 1948 to George Thomas Haston and Hazel Lee (Roberts) Haston.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and late wife of 26 years, Rosalita (Rose) Ancar Haston....

May 10, 2019

Shirley Faye Lowe, age 65, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Mrs. Lowe was born in La Porte, Indiana on October 19, 1953.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J.W. Hammonds and Josephine Duncan ; husband, Alvin Lowe; and brother, Alan Duncan and Wallace {Bim}...

May 8, 2019

Willard E. (Tube) Lowery, age 71, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his sister’s home in Cookeville, TN surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Lowery was born in Sparta, Tennessee on May 12, 1947.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Augusta (Gussie) Lowery; son, Curron (Brother) Lowery; mother, Margie Louise...