Jan 30, 2018

Mary Francis Gays

A  Celebration of Life for Mary Francis Gays, 94, will be held in New Braunsfels, Texas at a later date.  She passed at NHC of Sparta, Tennessee on January 30, 2018. The family appreciates  the loving care given to Mary by the staff at NHC Sparta.

Mary was born on October 17,...

Jan 14, 2018

Alan Lee Dunham, Age 59, passed away January 14, 2018 in the Cookeville Regional Hospital .

He was born November 8, 1958 to David Douglas Dunham and Christine Ina      Bumbalough Dunham.

He was preceded in death by his  parents and brother Wayne Douglas Dunham.

He is survived by daughter, Tiffany Leigh Dunham; grandchildren,...

Jan 7, 2018

Willie Mae Sparks Sparkman, Age 86, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 7, 2018 at Life Care of Sparta where she was a resident for the past four years. She was born February 26, 1931 in Sparta, TN, the daughter of J.T. and Laurine Young Sparks.

On December...

Dec 31, 2017

Opal Bernice Simmons,94, of Blue Springs Community. Passed away in St. Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta, TN on Sunday December 31, 2017.

She was born April  20, 1923 in White County to Casto Selby and Lona Bell    Robinson Selby.  Opal was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 44 years, Haskell Ray Simmons; brothers, James,...

Dec 10, 2017

Angelia Renee Evans was born February 23, 1953 in Sparta, T.N. to the late A.C. Cummings and Arcanna Stewart Evans. She departed this life on December 10, 2017. She was Preceded in death by Grandmother’s, Arcola Stewart and Irene Cummings; brother, Avery Evans; and sisters, Charlotte Buckner and Faye Holland.

Angie was well liked by everyone and...

Dec 9, 2017

Rosalita Ancar Haston, passed away with family by her side at home on Saturday, December 9, 2017. She was born Thursday, November 29, 1945 to the late John and Regina (Phillips) Ancar in the family home on Grand Bayou, LA.

Rose served as a mighty Sunday School Teacher and laid a firm foundation within the hearts of...

Nov 29, 2017

Christene Rose Starnes, 83, passed away Wednesday November 29, 2017.

She was born July 17, 1934 to the late Hiram Rose and Manie Rose in Pikeville, KY.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Jack Cline, Linda and James Weis; sisters, Evelyn Gibson and Ella Mae Mc Cary; grandchildren, Lisa Starnes, Jeramie Starnes,...

Nov 22, 2017

Mrs. Emilia Maria (Orzech) Oltman, age 81, passed away on November 22, 2017 at NHC of Sparta, Tennessee with her loving husband by her side.

She was born to Andrew Orzech and Antonena Tomark Orzech on November 15, 1936 in Valleroy, France.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Michael Schrader

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Nov 18, 2017

Lori Ann Pollard Kibbey, age 48 , passed away on November 18, 2017 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee after an extended illness.

Lori was born January 23, 1969 in Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her grand parents, J. D. & Opal Roberts Pollard of Doyle & Clelon...

Nov 18, 2017

Mr. Clayton Ray Hollingsworth, age 93 , passed away on November 18, 2017 at NHC in Sparta, Tennessee.

Born November 23, 1923 to Luther Elbert Hollingsworth and Ora Womack   Hollingsworth in Doyle, Tennessee.

Mr. Hollingsworth served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. After is service he returned home to his...

Oct 23, 2017

Mary Ellen Reeves White, age 88, passed away Monday October 23, 2017 at Cookeville Regional Hospital in Cookeville, Tennessee.

She was born on February 9, 1929 in the Eastland Community in  Sparta. Tennessee to Charlie Reeves and Laura Mae Spain Reeves Talley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Curtis E....

Oct 21, 2017

Marvin (MudBall) Clark, age 51, passed away at his home in Doyle, on       Saturday, October 21, 2017. Born October 14, 1966 in Bedford County, TN,   He had work with many friends at Jeld Wen in Sparta. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by wife, Darlene Hutson/Clark; son, Marvin Thomas Clark;...

Oct 18, 2017

Ina Allene Bradley, age 82, passed away at NHC of Sparta on Wednesday, October 18, 2017.

She was born June 22, 1935 in Sparta, TN to parents, Comer Selby and Mae Copeland Selby.

She is survived by children, Connie Gentry, Jay Payne, Vicki Hall, and Ricky Payne; brother and sisters, Eugene Selby, Ruth Selby, Wayne...

Oct 11, 2017

James (Andy) Andrew England, age 51, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Born January 27, 1966 in Nashville, TN, he grew up in Kennard, Indiana, lived briefly in Fort Lauderdale, Florida until moving back to Tennessee and finally settling in Lebanon. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is...

Oct 3, 2017

Robert “Bobby” L. Horton, age 72,  passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Cookeville Regional Hospital in Cookeville.

He was born on January 21, 1945 in Sparta, Tennessee to James I. Horton and Mary Lou Savage Horton.

Bobby was a hard worker and helped many throughout his life.  He served his country by serving in...

Oct 1, 2017

Loretta M. Griffin, age 86,  passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at NHC of Sparta with her family surrounding her.

She was born on May 13, 1931 in Sparta, Tennessee to Van Hugh LaFever and Eara     Geneva Price LaFever.

Her enjoyments were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also she was a member of Lansden...

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...