Apr 2, 2016

Mrs. Josephine Phifer Hollingsworth, 90 of Doyle, TN. Passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at St. Thomas Highland Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents Willie S. Phifer and Beatrice Smith Phifer.

Some of Mrs. Hollingsworth accomplishments were she was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church, enjoyed being a homemaker, working outside,...

Mar 16, 2016

Mr. Kenneth M. Dabbs , 88 of Sparta, TN. Passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents William Henry Dabbs and Nina P. (Chaffin) Dabbs; his wife Betty Jean Dabbs; siblings, Nora Oneda Lambreght Sargent, Rozelle Ruth Zabel and Billy Carl Dabbs.

Some of...

Mar 14, 2016

Mr. Charles C.B. Bumbalough, age 75, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at St. Thomas-Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

He was born to Marcum Bumbalough and Cecil Lucille Clouse Bumbalough on June 25, 1940 in Sparta, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by His parents and brother, Richard Bumbalough.

Survivors include children, Tim Bumbalough...

Mar 14, 2016

NAME: Edward Howell, age 91.

PASSED AWAY: passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at his home in Sparta, TN.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Graveside 11A.M. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Plainview Church of Christ Cemetery Monterey Highway.

INTEMENT: Plainview Church of Christ Cemetery Monterey Highway.

VIEWING: 10: 30 A.M. Wednesday, March 16,...

Mar 1, 2016

Mrs. Willene Clemons, age 67, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at St. Thomas Highland Hospital in Sparta, Tennessee.

She was born to Birch Lee Brewington and Merica Vacova Dodson Brewington on June 18 ,1948 in Sparta, Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Willene was employed at Red Cap for over 20...

Feb 26, 2016

Clifford Earl Hennessee, age 83, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016, at his home in Sparta, Tennessee.

He was born to A.C. Hennessee and Lillie Hillis Hennessee on October 5th ,1932 in Van Buren County, Tennessee.

Mr.Hennessee was a member of Doyle Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents...

Feb 22, 2016

James "Pine Knot" Danny Troglen, age 49, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born to Jimmie Louis Troglen and Elva Lynn Hollandsworth Troglen on July 18, 1966 in Sparta, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie L. Troglen; wife, Lisa Lynn Troglen; brother, Dale...

Feb 15, 2016

Dorothy Emogene Burton, age 88, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at NHC of Sparta, Tennessee.

She was born to George Issac Henry and Addie Caroline Whiteaker Henry on February 16,1927 in Sparta, Tennessee

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Hubert Burton; children, Jerry Burton and Joyce Conley; sister, Ora Spivey, Cora...

Feb 15, 2016

Jane Roberts Fruge', age 38, passed away Monday, February 15th, 2016 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

She was born to Clarence Vaughn Roberts, Senior and Brenda Joyce Ward Roberts Rich on November 24th ,1977 in Cookeville, Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Vaughn Roberts, Senior;grandmother, Gladys Marie Ward; grandmother,...

Feb 12, 2016

Margaret "Nell" Adcock Martin, age 82 , passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at her home in Sparta, Tennessee.

She was born to Thomas Elmer Adcock and Willie Pasco Howard Adcock on April 1,1933 in DeKalb County, Tennessee

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Robert Martin Jr.; brothers, Dick Adcock and...

Feb 1, 2016

Darlene Colwell, age 57, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 at Cookeville Regional Hospital in Cookeville , Tennessee. She was born to Hugh Lester Keathley and Naomi Conley Keathley on November 3,1958 in Sparta, Tennessee

She was preceded in death by her parents, and daughter, Crystal Colwell.

Survivors include life time soul mate for 20...

Jan 30, 2016

Charlene (Susie) Swafford Johnson, age 82, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at her home in Sparta, Tennessee. She was born to William Waymon Swafford and Lillie Henry Swafford on May 11,1933 in Walling, Tennessee.

Charlene was employed Mallory Timer's for 33 years. Also she was a member of Taft Church of Christ.

She was...

Jan 29, 2016

Virginia Mae Baker, age 73, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at River Park Hospital in McMinnville, Tennessee.

She was born to Elijah Lewis Curtis and Louise Howard Curtis on January 5,1943in Greenville, KY.

Survivors include children, Carolyn Dunn of McMinnville, Darlene Slatton of Spencer, Emma Baker, Nicole Layne both of Smithville and Kim Smith...

Jan 26, 2016

The world has lost a great man. Robert Cecil Wilson, patriarch of the Wilson family, passed away Tuesday morning, January 26th, at the age of 86. As his journey on Earth came to an end, Robert was welcomed into heaven by his son, Dr. Ronald Wilson, and wife, Reba Joyce Guy Wilson, who preceded him in death. Though small...

Jan 15, 2016

Beulah Howell 88, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at the St. Thomas Highland Hospital in Sparta, Tennessee.

Howell was born to Irvin Monroe Henry and Maudie Cravens Henry on March 21, 1927 in White County, Tennessee.

Survivors include husband, Edward Howell; sisters, Treva Geer of Sparta. One brother, Clarence Henry of Morrison. Several nieces...

Jan 11, 2016

William Ronald "Ronnie" Adcock age 55, a resident of Sparta, passed away January 11, 2016 at St. Thomas Highlands Hospital of Sparta. He was born in Sparta, Tennessee to William (Fat) Adcock and Dimple Elease Poston Adcock.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by two sisters, Pam Holder and husband...

Jan 10, 2016

David Reed Cole, age 37, completed his earthly walk on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at his home in Doyle, Tennessee.

He was born in Putnam County to his parents, Donald Reed and Marilyn Sue Cuthrell Cole. David was a graduate of White County High School (Class of 1996) and a member of the Warrior Baseball Team. David...

Jan 5, 2016

Burgess Lesel "B.J." Johnson, age 87, He passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN.

He was born November 28, 1928 to Lesel H. and Annie Mae Johnson in Sparta, TN.

He at age 19 move to Detroit, MI. worked for General Motors. He was approved to enter into the Engineer...

Dec 25, 2015

Tom Thurman Jr.

Tom Thurman Jr. passed away Friday December 25, 2015. He was a life -long resident of White County.

He graduated from White County High School and attended Tennessee Tech on a basketball scholarship. He graduated from Tech and began a short teaching and coaching career at East Sparta Elementary School. In 1965...

Dec 21, 2015

Brian Lester Burton, age 48 passed away on December 21, 2015.

Brian was born in Los Angeles, CA on January 3, 1967 to Willie Luther Burton and Janice Marie Sanders Burton.

Preceded in death by his parents. His survivors include his son, Joseph Lester Burton of Cookeville; daughters, Brittney Renee Burton Murray and husband Stuart...