Sep 9, 2017

Patricia Charlene Russell, 77, passed away from this life on September 9, 2017.

Charlene was born November 23, 1939 to the late Minnie Banker and Walter “Shorty” Cole.  She grew up in the Bone Cave Community and attended Van Buren County High School.  She lived much of her life on the same road she grew up on....

Aug 30, 2017

Joyce Ann Rogers, age 85, passed away August 30, 2017 at Woodbury Health Center in Woodbury, TN.

She was born on August 19, 1932 in Jamestown, New York.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Rogers; brother Don LeBurg and sister Joan Hecht.

She is survived by...

Aug 28, 2017

Mr. Gary Wayne Starnes, age 63,  passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at Cookeville Regional Hospital in Cookeville, TN.

He was born on May 31, 1954 in Pikeville, Kentucky.

He is survived by his son Jearmie Clinton Starnes; daughters Lisa Ann Starnes and Ashley Marie Starnes; Sisters Linda Weis and husband James and Anita Cline...

Aug 26, 2017

Mrs. Melissa Sue Prater Barrett, age 49,  passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at her home in Sparta, TN, surrounded by her loving family.

Melissa was born in Warren County on January 19, 1968 to Albert Prater and Jewell Eller Prater. She was preceded in death by her father Albert; brother Ray Hollingsworth; and very special aunt...

Aug 24, 2017

Lacrisha Lynn Davis (LA, Lovey, Sis), age 34, passed away August 24, 2017 at Skyline Medical Center  in Nashville, TN.

She was born April 2, 1983 in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Lacrisha is survived by her son Caleb Kincaid Davis; parents Darla and Lee Kello, and Danny Davis; Brother Daniel Davis and wife Kathy; Life partner Nathan...

Aug 19, 2017

Gracie Sparkman Phifer, age 68, passed away August 19, 2017 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She was born  February 4, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee to Fred W. Sparkman and Mary Ann Maynard Sparkman.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elbert Franklin Phifer Jr and brother, Earl Sparkman.

Gracie...

Aug 6, 2017

Ruby Joyce Fish, age 87, passed away August 6, 2017 at her home in  Sparta, TN.

She was born  May 10, 1930 in Big Creek, Pikeville, Kentucky  to Anthony Stepp and Lushie Fraley Stepp.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Erie Fish; Sons, Richard Erie Fish and James Larry...

Aug 2, 2017

THOMAS JEFFERSON REECE

Born September 24, 1919, died August 2, 2017. The son of Charlie and Ida Bowers Reece.

He was a member of Spring Hill The Baptist Church of Christ.

He was married to Ella Mae Sanders, who preceded him in death, along with...

Jul 31, 2017

Mildred Alexander Randolph, age 91; of  Sparta, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at her home Sparta, TN.

Mildred  was born in Sparta, Tennessee on October 8, 1925 to George Alexander Sr. and Lou Verna Jordan Alexander. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Clifton Randolph; daughter Barbara Jean (Jeannie) Randolph; sister, Reba Alexander;...

Jul 31, 2017

Willie Mae Hyder, age 96, of  Sparta, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at Life Care of Sparta, TN.

Ms. Hyder was born in Sparta, Tennessee on July 20, 1921 to Albert Walker and Vallie Stewart Walker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lewis Edward Hyder; son, Edward Hyder; sister Pauline Day; and brother, Kenneth Walker.

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Jul 28, 2017

Ruth G. Young, age 88 , passed away on July 28, 2017 at Erlanger Medical   Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Born May 5, 1929 to  Charles Cordell Galloway and Amanda Belle Cooper    Galloway in Quebeck, Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Roy Thomas Young.

Survivors include her daughters and...

Jul 14, 2017

Allen Keith Luna age 70 , of Sparta, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 in the Livingston Hospital in Livingston, TN.

Keith was born in Sparta, Tennessee on July 3, 1947 to Erbie Bethel Luna and Dannie Edna Davis Luna. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his sister and brother in...

Jul 11, 2017

Dwight Cameron " Smiley" Holmes age 52 , of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at his home in Sparta, TN.

Smiley was born in Sparta, Tennessee on March 19, 1965.

Preceded death by his mother Rachel Holmes; grandparents, Dollie Pippin and Dude Pippin; and a special brother, Troy Holmes.

Survivors include...

Jun 23, 2017

Miss Layla Ruth Hoose, age 44, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at Cookeville Regional Hospital in Cookeville, TN.

Layla was born on April 16, 1973. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Donald A and Beulah F. Hoose.

Survivors include her parents, Daniel and Janet Hoose of Sparta; grandparents, Earl F. Johnson Sr. and Lois...

Jun 8, 2017

Mr. Lloyd "Tooney" Wayne Carter, age 93, of Sparta, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Life Care Center in Sparta, TN.

Mr. Carter was born in Sparta, Tennessee on February 16, 1924 to William L. Carter and Hattie Ann Dickerson Carter.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years, Gladys Brown Carter,...

Jun 8, 2017

Mr. Ricky Lee French, age 59, of Sparta, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his home in Sparta, TN.

Mr. French was born in Whitwell, Tennessee on March 17, 1958 to Howard French and Wanda Faye Gravitt French.

Preceded in death by his parents and sister Donna French

Survivors include loving wife...

Jun 4, 2017

Patricia Anne Bradley, age 76 passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 under Hospice Care in La Vernia, Texas. Born August 3, 1940 to Arthur Burns and Smithie Louise Burns in Bolivar, Tennessee. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband James Fredrick Bradley and her daughter Julie Anne Bradley. She was a loving and loyal wife, mother, and...

May 22, 2017

Ms. Sue Katherine Guy Hampton, age 83, of Doyle, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at St. Thomas Highland Hospital in Sparta, TN. Ms. Hampton was born in Russellville, Arkansas. on April 16, 1934 to Arthur and Pearl Booher Guy.

Preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Pandora Tallent Turner; and grandson,Christopher Michael Raper.

Survivors...

May 16, 2017

Mr. Robert "Sarge" Douglas Roberts, age 87, of Golden Mountain Community, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Life Care in Sparta, TN.

Mr. Roberts was born in Sparta, TN. on February 28, 1930 to William Vance Roberts and Minnie Alice Smith Roberts. Mr. Roberts served his country in the Korean War and Vietnam War; after serving...

May 10, 2017

Hollis Edward Phifer, age 97 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.

Hollis was born February 16, 1920 to Clarence and Myrtle (Guy) Phifer.

Hollis was an incredible person who will be greatly missed. He lived to age 97 and still had his quick wit and loving...