Jan 28, 2012

Mildred Selby Cox, age 88, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at NHC of Cookeville, Tennessee.

She was born November 2, 1923 in White County, Tennessee to Jimmie Lee Selby and Lula Deann Sparks Selby.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Thomas Cox; brothers, John Selby, Herbert...

Jan 28, 2012

Wanda Louise McGhee, age 61, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away after a four year battle of breast cancer, on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

She was retired after 40 years of teaching in the White County School System.

She was born May 1, 1950 in White County, Tennessee to Homer...

Jan 28, 2012

Hubert "Buzz" Burton, age 85, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at home in Sparta, Tennessee.

He was born July 16, 1926 in Jackson County, Tennessee to Nugene Burton and Nevie Frances Graham Burton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Jerry Burton and Joyce Conley; and brother Johnnie...

Jan 25, 2012

Mr. Oscar Thomas Bowman, age 54, of Cookeville, passed away at his residence, Wednesday, January 25, 2012.

Mr. Bowman was a veteran of United States Army National Guard for 6 years.

He was born November 6, 1957 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Willard Brockette Bowman and Loretta Arlene Shoemaker Bowman Brown.

Survivors...

Jan 24, 2012

Juanita Eller, age 78, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Cookeville Regional Hospital.

She was born January 20, 1934 in White County, Tennessee to Herman Lee Anderson and Pauline Brock Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Arless Eller, son Randy Eller, special son Tim Mason, and...

Jan 23, 2012

Rosemary Williams, age 57, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012 at her home.

She was born April 4, 1954 in White County, Tennessee to James Hayes and Mary Rittenberry Hayes.

She was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother. Survivors include her husband, Charles Williams of Sparta; step daughter...

Jan 21, 2012

Lynn Spakes, age 63, of Doyle, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at his home.

He was born August 25, 1948 in White County, Tennessee to Robert Spakes and Jane Maynard Spakes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and nephew Jonathan Spakes.

Survivors include his brother and sister in...

Jan 12, 2012

Mae Lawson, age 75, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at her home.

She was born November 26,1936 in Grayson, Kentucky to Jay Murphy and Arziona Kitchen Murphy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her loving husband of 46 years...

Jan 9, 2012

Mrs. Gertie C. Williams, age 90, of Rock Island, passed away at her residence, Monday, January 9, 2012 .

Mrs. Williams was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in McMinnville, TN.

She was born July 4, 1921, in White County, Tennessee to Charlie M. Underwood and Zona Alton Taylor Underwood.

She was...

Dec 29, 2011

Blaylock, James Charles (J.C.), age 87, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011 with his loving wife beside him at Cumberland Medical Center, after a extended illness.

He was a WWII Veteran in the Pacific Campaign, he served his country in the Army. J.C. was a baseball lover who played semi-pro baseball in his...

Dec 23, 2011

Carl Snodgrass, age 67, passed away at his home in Doyle, Tennessee December 23, 2011.

Carl was born July 24,1944 in White County to Walter Snodgrass and Mary Kate Rogers Snodgrass.

Survivors include his sister, Margie Haston of Doyle, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held at a...

Dec 4, 2011

Winger, Robert Charles (Brother Bob), age 93, of Sparta, Tennessee, was taken home to Heaven on Sunday, December 4, 2011 with his loving wife beside him. He dedicated his life to the ministry, most recently at First Christian Church, Sparta, Tennessee. A WWII Veteran, he served his country in the Army.

His vast secular career included owning...

Dec 2, 2011

Roy Humphrey, age 90 passed December 2, 2011 at V.A. Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was born in Bramen, Kentucky to Ezra Humphrey and Frances Page Frazer Humphrey.

Mr. Humphrey served our country in WW II in the United States Army in 1942. Mr. Humphrey was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and served as...

Dec 1, 2011

Mrs. Carolyn Eunida Guy, age 61, of Sparta , passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 at White County Community Hospital in Sparta, TN..

Carolyn was born July 23,1950 in Crossville, Tennessee.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Thurman Bumbalough; mother, Cleo Marie Morgan; brothers, Raymond Roseman and Jim Roseman; sisters, Patricia Roseman and...

Nov 27, 2011

Charlie Lee Sherrell, age 89 , of Sparta , left this world in the hands of his Heavenly Father Sunday night, November 27, 2011.

Charlie was born March 24,1922 to John Nelson and Emma Lou Baker Sherrell.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Johnnie Sherrell and two sisters, Martha Sherrell and...

Nov 24, 2011

Rodney Kane Richardson, age 53 passed away November 24, 2011 in Wisconsin while visiting family. He was born March 22, 1958 in Sparta, Tennessee to Horace Lee Richardson and Daphene Cooley Richardson.

Mr. Richardson was a member of Central Church of Christ in Sparta. He was survived by his parents, brothers, Terry Anthony Richardson of Wisconsin, Mark...

Nov 21, 2011

Mrs. Nell Halteman Anderson, age 89, of Sparta, passed away at White County Community Hospital on Monday, November 21, 2011 .

She was born September 18, 1922, in Van Buren County, Tennessee to John C. Halteman and Sena Slatten Halteman She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Clyde Anderson, brother, J. C. Halteman, sisters, Ernestine...

Nov 20, 2011

Dennis Martin, age 70, of Sparta passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Erlanger Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis was born November 6,1941 in California to William Rosco Martin and Edith Mae Martin. Survivors include common law wife of 16 years, Juanita Bussell of Sparta;Step children, Chris Sherfield and wife Angie, Donnita Morgan, Melissa Young...

Nov 9, 2011

Johnny F. Layne, age 71, of Walling passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Johnny was born February 12,1940 in Grundy County, Tennessee to Simon Peter Layne and Florence Prater Layne. Survivors include loving wife of 53 years, Charline Scoggin Layne of Walling; three children, Victoria Ann Matthews/ Mike, and...

Nov 1, 2011

Mr. Elvis Masters, age 82, passed November 1, 2011 at his residence in the Old Zion Community. He was born in Jackson County, TN to Millard Keaton Masters and Zora Merta Ledford Masters.

Mr. Masters served our country in the United States Army in 1948, he enjoyed his farming and was retired from Thomas Industries. He was...