Dec 13, 2014

Powell "Bud" Cain McGuire, age 73, of Spencer, TN, passed away at the Highland Medical Center, December 13, 2014. Mr. McGuire was born in Spencer, Tennessee on August 25, 1941. He was the son of Robert Lee McGuire and Elizabeth Estell Cope McGuire.

Preceded in death by parents, sisters, Alice Courier and Estell Bouldin.

Survivors...

Dec 1, 2014

Mrs. Betty Jean Dabbs, 81 of Sparta, TN. Passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at Highlands Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents Norman Pleasant Bean and Myrtie Ella Judd Bean; brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Mitchel D. Bean and Augzelle; and brother--n law, Rev. Hobart R. Freeman.

Some of Mrs. Dabbs accomplishments...

Nov 26, 2014

Marsha Lynn Coffey Harrell, 50 of Sparta, Tn. received her heavenly body November 26th 2014.

She was a true joy to all her family and friends. She leaves to cherish her memory her children; Melanie, Jennifer, Justin and Darren. Loving life partner Michael Young of Sparta. Parents Dortha Harrell of Washburn, Tn, and Allen and Mary Harrell...

Nov 24, 2014

Edwin H. Herel, age 80, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Edwin was born in Astoria, New York, May 24, 1934, the son of the Jerry Herel and Antoinette Skokan Herel.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Herel servered his country in the United...

Nov 13, 2014

Ms. Kitty Lou Clouse Stoglin Mahan, age 85, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Highland Medical Center in Sparta.

Ms. Kitty was born May 7, 1929 in White County, TN to Charlie Asbury Clouse and Ella Hutson Clouse.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Randy Stoglin; sister, Reva Birdwell; brothers, Kenneth...

Oct 13, 2014

Dorothy (Dot) Sue (Billingsley) Van Eick, age 76, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 in Melbourne, Florida. She was formerly of Sparta, TN.

Dot was born in Nashville, TN on December 12, 1937, the daughter of the late Willie Dee Billingsley and Elizabeth Elsie Wilson Billingsley.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gerard (Jerry)...

Oct 8, 2014

Mrs. Magdalene Ellen Gorski, age 82, passed away October 8, 2014 at N. H.C. Healthcare in Sparta

She was born in Mobile, Alabama on July 19, 1932, to Herbert and Ethel Hutton Hicks.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Anthony Gorski; daughters, Almeda Thompkins and Colleen Gorski, and sisters, Dorothy Irwin,...

Sep 28, 2014

Mr. Samuel Porter Swindell, age 94 passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014, at NHC of Sparta.

Mr. Swindell was born September 28, 1920 in Doyle, TN to Thomas Harley Swindell and Cora Alice Holton Swindell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anna Lee Clark Swindell; grandson, Scott Allen Swindell; sister, Reba Graham...

Sep 11, 2014

Mr. Clifford "Cliff" Kirscher Bechtel, age 72 passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014, at his home in Quebeck, TN.

Mr. Bechtel was born September 3, 1942 in Roland, Ohio to Clifford Bechtel and Helen Rose Cain Bechtel.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 50 years Betty Jo Bechtel and brothers, Art...

Sep 5, 2014

Martha Ella (Selby) Harp, age 99, of Sparta, TN, passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 at Life Care Center of Sparta.

Mrs. Harp was born in the Black Oak Community of White County on May 26, 1915. She was the daughter of Alfred Simeon Selby and Sara Elizabeth Mabe Selby.

Preceded in death by parents;...

Aug 31, 2014

Charles Stephen Girdley better known as Steve Girdley passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

He was born in DeRossette, Tennessee on January 22, 1945, he was the son of the late Charles (June) Girdley and Carlene Stephens Girdley.

Steve served in the U.S. ARMY from 1965 to 1968 during...

Aug 30, 2014

Billy (Bill) Ray Buff, father of Felecia Buck passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at N H C of Sparta.

Born in Marion, North Carolina on July 9, 1932, he was the son of the late James Albert Buff and Lena Faye Henline Buff.

Bill enjoyed being outside, working on cars, traveling, and being...

Aug 16, 2014

Bobby Ervin Cole, age 68 passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at his home.

Born in White County, TN on February 19, 1946, he was the son of the late William Ervin Cole and Margaret Rhea Roberts Cole.

Bobby enjoyed being outside, gardening, fishing on Center Hill Lake, hunting, and The Tennessee Vols. He...

Aug 3, 2014

Robert Lynn Crosslin age 85 went home to the Lord on Sunday, August 3, 2014.

Born in White County on May 5, 1929, he was the son of the late R. L. and Louverna Bumbalough Crosslin. Robert Lynn Crosslin married Joyce Maxine Hudgens on July 15, 1950.

He was a member of Central Church of...

Jul 30, 2014

Lena Rhea Roberts, age 79, passed away Wednesday July 30, 2014 at Life Care of Sparta.

She was born August 23, 1934 to Raymond Mason and Arrie Rice Mason in Walling, TN. She was a member of Walling Church of Christ.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charlie Lee Roberts; and sisters,...

Jul 29, 2014

Clata Elizabeth Kirby, age 93, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at her home with her family.

She was born May 7, 1921 to Lema Moon and Bessie Mabe Moon in Doyle, TN.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 58 years, Ira Kirby; sons, Lloyd Dean Kirby, Ira David Kirby and...

Jul 23, 2014

Mr. Richard Steven Burns, age 66, passed away July 23, 2014 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.

He was born in Cookeville, TN on July 13, 1948, to Thomas Burns and Juanita Oliver Burns.

He was preceded in death by is parents.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in...

Jun 26, 2014

Herbert Dale Graham, age 61 passed away June 26, 2014, Thursday at Highland Medical Center.

He was born March 1, 1953 to Willie Mae Gilliam Graham and Joe Gaines Graham in Sparta, TN.

He was preceded in death by his father Joe Gaines Graham; two brothers, Joe Thomas Graham and Ben Graham.

He...

Jun 6, 2014

Laura Jean Carrick, age 88, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 6, 2014, while at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born in McMinnville, Tennessee, on June 16, 1925. Her parents were Charlie Heslie Worthington and Georgia Mae Burden Worthington. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dave Eugene Carrick, her brother, Charles...

Jun 4, 2014

Mrs. Gena Marie Griffin, age 82, passed away June 4, 2014 at her daughter's residence.

She was born in Sparta, Tennessee on December 25, 1931 to Luther and Lennie Bumbalough Stewart.

She was preceded in death by her parents, children, Steven Griffin and Helen Griffin, and one great grandson Benjamin Rice.

She is...