Jan 1, 2022

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Dec 15, 2021

Debra Darlene Torres, age 64 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at her home of Sparta, TN Surrounded by Her Loving Family.

She was born to Joseph Dorton and Martha Parsons on February 14, 1957, in Augusta, GA.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Louis Torres Sr.; brother, David Dorton,...

Dec 13, 2021

James B O’Dell, age 78 passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2021, at NHC of Cookeville, TN Surrounded by His Loving Family.

He was born to the late Charlie and Mozell O’Dell on April 15, 1943, in White Co., TN.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Charles Wayne O’Dell

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Dec 11, 2021

Eleanor Louise Winton, age 85 passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at her home of Sparta, TN Surrounded by Her Loving Family.

She was born to Arnold D. Juckett and Ruth D. Blanchard on December 27, 1935, in Battle Creek, MI.

She is preceded in death by her parents, grandsons, Wynn and Chance Milton....

Dec 10, 2021

Wiley Ellis O’Neal Jr, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 10, 2021, at his home in Sparta, TN surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to the late Wiley Ellis O’Neal Sr. and Vione Acord O’Neal on September 21st, 1941, in Edwight, WV.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Vione O’Neal and siblings, Colleen, Ivan, Ruth, and John.

He is...

Dec 3, 2021

Jerry D Taylor, age 70 passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Cookeville Regional Hospital in Cookeville, TN. He was born to the late Bedford Stanton Taylor and Euna Lee Taylor on April 3, 1951, in White Co. Tn. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Joe Douglas Taylor; sisters, Mattie Rea Taylor, Christine Clark; brothers,...

Nov 24, 2021

Bertha Lee Young Lawson, 98, of LaFayette, GA, native of Sparta, TN was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour on November 24, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, of 61 years, Orville Lawson, daughters Willle Bell Voiles and Ruby Lawson, grandsons, James Lawson (JD) and Ronald and Neal Voiles. She is...

Nov 19, 2021

Sam Breeding Gardner passed from this life of sorrow on Friday, November 19. His departure was from the St. Thomas-Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro and followed a very brief but precipitous illness. Sam, who most recently was enjoying his retirement from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, was a long time member of the Cole’s Chapel Community, though, of-late, he was residing...

Nov 12, 2021

Leland Ray Kello, age 63, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

He was born on September 24, 1958, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Woodrow and Essie Kello.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lacrisha Davis; brothers.

Nov 6, 2021

Elizabeth Jeanetta Rouse, age 88, transitioned from this earthly life on November 6, 2021 at the Sparta Life Care Center.

The oldest of eight children, Elizabeth was born October 5, 1933 to the late James and Sara Leftwich in Sparta, TN.

Elizabeth accepted Christ in her early 20’s and became a member of the Church...

Nov 3, 2021

Wanda Marie Bowman, age 38, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

She was born on October 26, 1983, in Sparta, Tennessee to the Glenn Earnest Conley and Paula Marie Hutson Baker.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul and...

Oct 28, 2021

Joanne Crowe Waites, age 61 passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, in Cookeville, TN.

She was born to Billy Dean and Elsie Lorraine Crowe on June 17, 1960, in Dayton, OH.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her silblings, Billy (Pearlene) Crowe, Ronnie Crowe, Jeff Crowe,...

Oct 26, 2021

Tommy Joseph Lawson, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2021, at his residence in Sparta, TN.

He was born on March 27, 1963, in Sparta, Tennessee to the late William and Mary Lawson.

He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Ann Allen, Kay Bolin, Troy Lawson, Ron Lawson, Rick Lawson, Tim...

Oct 25, 2021

Bobby Edward Henry, age 78, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at his residence in Sparta, TN.

He was born on April 15, 1943, in Sparta, Tennessee to the late JD and Lela Henry.

Bobby was a faithful member of Lansden Church of Christ.

He is preceded in death by his parents;...

Oct 25, 2021

Krestin Michael Evans passed away at home on October 25th at the age of 26. He was born in Nashville TN to Lisa Hylsky and Michael Eugene Evans on December 13th 1994. He is preceded in death by Michael Evans and his grandfather Randy Robinson. He is survived by his mother Lisa Hylsky, his stepdad Steve Hylsky, his brothers:...

Oct 20, 2021

Benson Alfred Reed Jones, age 48, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Saint Thomas Medical Center in Sparta, TN.

He was born on April 7, 1973, in Trenton, MI to the late David and Adaline Jones.

He is preceded in death by his parents;

He is survived by his wife, Diana...

Oct 20, 2021

Billy Crowe, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at his residence in Cookeville, TN.

He was born on August 28, 1936, in Ervin, Kentucky to the late Christopher and Florence Williams Crowe.

He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings Jessy Crowe, Lelna Mae Browning, Paulene Crowe, Paul Crowe, Clifton Crowe, Charles...

Oct 18, 2021

Shirley Ann Ridener, age 76 passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, in Sparta, TN.

She was born to Claude Thomas and Nannie Bell McCormack Ridener on May 25, 1945, in Ennis, TX.

She is preceded in death by her parents;

She is survived by her sister, Fay Ridener; also a host of...

Oct 11, 2021

Terry Allen West, age 63, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN.

He was born on September 6, 1958, in Muncie, IN to the late Robert and Judy West.

He retired from Federal Mogul to pursue his passion of fishing and hunting, but most of all...

Oct 6, 2021

Donald “Larry” Bradshaw, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.

He was born on September 25, 1954, in Sparta, TN to the late WD and Hassie Lee Bradshaw.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pat Bradshaw; sister, Gail Wallace.

He...