Jan 4, 2017

Dennis Shane Elrod, age 38, passed away January 4, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center.

He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on September 18, 1978 to Dennis Lynn Elrod and Willie Jean Elrod.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and nephew, Noland Jax Frazier.

He is survived by his sister, Michelle Frazier...

Dec 26, 2016

Betty Ann Aldridge Presley Duncan, age 68, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at St. Thomas Highland Medical Center in Sparta. She was born in Falkvillle, Alabama on December 20, 1948 to John William Aldridge and Lucille Decatur Aldridge.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Erbie Ardell Duncan; brothers, Red, Jim, and Roger...

Dec 9, 2016

Jimmy S. Dodson, age 84, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at home.

He served his country in the United States Airforce. He will be deeply missed by everyone who loved him!

He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on May 29, 1932 to Plummer S. and Zella Lee Dodson.

He was preceded...

Dec 6, 2016

James "Dean" Bennett, age 51, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at home.

He loved fishing, football, and basketball. He served his country in the National Guard Army for several years. He will be deeply missed by everyone who loved him!

He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on January 10, 1965 to James Floyd...

Dec 1, 2016

Melinda Ann Jeffries, age 39, passed away December 1, 2016 at Cumberland County Medical Center. She was born in Sommers Point, New Jersey on February 14, 1977 to Robert Jeffrey Leeds Sr. and Suzanne Kennedy Leeds. She was preceded in death by her mother; and brother, David James Rauschert .

She is survived by her daughter, Savannah...

Nov 23, 2016

William "Roy" Cope, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

He was a very hard worker. He loved fishing, working on old cars and Nascar. He will be deeply missed by everyone who loved him!

He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on June 22 1943 to Ermon and...

Nov 2, 2016

Mary Mildred Sims Geer, age 98, passed away on her birthday, Tuesday, November 2, 2016 at her home with her loving family surrounding her.

Grandma loved her family and friends dearly. She adored her husband Wesley. She loved her kids and grandkids. Actually, she loved kids in general. She was a very hard worker. She loved to...

Nov 1, 2016

Myra Ola McCain Speck, age 72, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 after battling a long illness, at Signature Health Care in Algood, TN.

She was born in Leoma, Tennessee on October 1, 1944 to Noel McCain and Ola B. McCain.

Myra attended High School in Loretta, TN where she was a Majorette in the...

Oct 27, 2016

Lisa Rosita Vance Seibers, age 40, passed away October 27, 2016 at Summit Regional Hospital in Hermitage, Tennessee.

She was born in Crossville, Tennessee on August 14, 1976, to Ronald (Ronnie) David Vance and Rosalee Jones Blaylock.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Alice Rosita Jones, Brenice Irene Mitchell and Clyde Benerd Vance....

Oct 15, 2016

Charles Smith Cullom Jr., age 57, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at St. Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta.

He was born in White County, Tennessee on April 16, 1959 to Charles Smith Cullom and Barbara Lewis Cullom.

He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Connie Cullom.

He leaves by to...

Oct 8, 2016

J.L. Robinson, age 81, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Life Care in Sparta. He was a long time member of the Board Valley Community. He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on May 7, 1935 to Freeling Simpson Robinson and Altie Jane Nabors Robinson. He was preceded in death by parents, wife of 50 yrs. of marriage, Juanita...

Oct 8, 2016

Ricky O'Dell, age 49 of Spencer, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at his residence in Spencer.

He was born April 24, 1967 in Spencer, TN to Webby O'Dell and Glenna Sue Bouldin O'Dell.

Preceded in death by his mother; grandparents, Charlie & Mozell O'Dell and Sewell & Louise Bouldin.

Survivors include father,...

Oct 2, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Monroe Buttrey , age 89, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 .

She was born in Celina, Tennessee on September 22, 1927 to Edward Luther Monroe and Willette Beatrice Goodpasture Monroe.

She was preceded in death by parents. Husband of 61 yrs of marriage, Leechy Cleveland "L. C." Buttrey, Jr., and brother, John...

Sep 6, 2016

Illa Rhea Eller Shockley, age 81, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at N.H. C. of Sparta.

Illa was born in Sparta, Tennessee on November 20, 1934 to Wesley Eller and Irene Stewart Eller.

She was a faithful member of Plainview Church of Christ and West Sparta Church of Christ for many years.

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Sep 5, 2016

Harold Bruce Sherrell, age 66, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 .

Bruce was born in Sparta, Tennessee on February 25, 1950 to Harold and Willmeta Sherrell.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his sisters, Yvonne Carrigan, Elaine and Wayne Fisher; brother, Tommy Sherrell; nieces, nephew and...

Aug 23, 2016

Billie Sue Alexander, age 82 of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, August 23 , 2016 at Signature Health Care in Algood.

She was born July 17, 1934 in Baxter ,TN to Jesse Allison and Cordie Mae Sullivan Allison.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charlie Alexander; son, Randy Alexander; brothers, Jr. Allison, Ray Allison, Earl...

Aug 22, 2016

Altie Cleo Wilson, age 93, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at Bethesda Health Care in Cookeville.

Ms. Cleo was born in Jackson County, Tennessee on December 30, 1922 to John L. Mc Coin and Bessie Cherry McCoin.

She was a faithful member of West Sparta Church of Christ for many years, and was a...

Aug 16, 2016

Dorothy Ann Reeves, age 81, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home in Sparta.

Dorothy was born in Los Angles, California on March 9, 1935 to James Earl Kreiss and Pauline May Enns Kreiss.

She was a member of Central Church of Christ for many years and was a loving wife, mother and...

Aug 10, 2016

Samuel (SamBo) Ross Carter, age 60, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 after a long illness at his home in Sparta.

SamBo was born in White County, TN March 27, 1956 to Orby Carter and Willease Deering Carter.

He was preceded in death by parents, and sister in law, Kathi Carter.

He is...

Jul 25, 2016

Anna Ruth Hodge , age 84 of the Bon Air Community, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at Saint Thomas Highland Hospital in Sparta, TN.

She was born June 27, 1932 in White County to James M and Vernia Cunningham.

Preceded in death by her Husband of 66 years, Junior Hodge; parents, James M and...