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...

Oct 21, 2011

Kristin "KJ" Elena Jones, age 18 passed October 21, 2011 of the Cassville Community.

She was survived by her parents, Jason and Christina Jones of Cassville Community; sisters, Allyson S. Jones and Bethany A. Jones both of Cassville Community; grandparents, James and Kate Malapanes of CO, JoAnne Goodwin of Sparta; James Rex Jones of Sparta and the...

Oct 20, 2011

Clarence Vaughn Roberts, Sr., age 64, formerly of White County passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at his residence in DeRidder, LA, surrounded by his loving family.

Vaughn was born September 4,1947 in White County, Tennessee to Homer Whitley Roberts, Sr. and Bessie Mary Jane Baker Roberts. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters and...

Oct 15, 2011

Joseph "Joe" Lake, age 70, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 at White County Community Hospital in Sparta, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe served our country in the United States Army from 1963 till 1965. He was employed at Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company in Milwaukee, WI until his retirement in 2002.

Joe was born...

Oct 14, 2011

Mr. Samuel Wesley Geer, age 91, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Geer proudly served our country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Big Springs Church of Christ. He enjoyed gardening, playing games with his wife, and spending time with...

Oct 7, 2011

Madelyn Bussell Reeves Bennett, age 67, of Westmoreland, TN formerly of Sparta passed away October 7, 2011 at her residence.

Madelyn was born March 16, 1944 in White County, Tennessee to Bethel Larken Bussell and Mary Elrod Bussell. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Albert Bussell, husband Tommy Bennett. Survivors include children, Randy Reeves...

Oct 7, 2011

Vincent "Vince" Miley, age 47, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011, at his residence in Sparta surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 2, 1964, in Marlinton, West Virginia. Vince was employed with Kroger in Facilities Maintenance .

Survived by his wife of 24 years, Rebecca D. Miley of Sparta; daughter Melanie Maguire of Sparta;...

Oct 3, 2011

Mrs. Edna Letha Denton, age 104, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Denton was born November 24 ,1906 in White County, Tennessee to Richmond Virginia Davis and Laura Gordan Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Charles Conard Denton Jr.; brother, Ardree Davis and sister,...