Jul 6, 2021

Anthony Tony Crabtree, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Cookeville, TN.

He was born to the late Sammie and Irene Crabtree on April 29, 1959, in White Co., TN.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Byron Crabtree, Danny (Bart) Crabtree; sister, Pam Lewis.

He is survived by his...

Jul 1, 2021

David Lynn Cravens passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, in Cookeville, TN.

He was born to the late Casto and Marie (Polston) Cravens on September 13, 1961, in White Co., TN.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, An Infant Brother, Dewayne, Danny, Sam Cravens; son, Brandon Cravens; brother-in-law, Larry Watts.

Jun 28, 2021

Michael Ray Patton, age 67, passed away on Monday June 28, 2021, in Nashville, TN.

Michael was born December 29, 1953, in Detroit, MI to the late Earl and Reba Patton.

He is Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bethel Patton; father-in-law, Bill Whiteaker; mother-in-law, Anna Whiteaker.

He is survived by his wife,...

Jun 23, 2021

Jonathan Nathaniel Abbott passed away at the age of 63 on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Monterey , TN.

He was born to Victor Hanson and Ruth Abbott on December 29, 1957 in Brea, CA.

ARRANGMENTS:

The family has chosen a Private Graveside service

Thurman Funeral Home is Honored to be...

May 27, 2021

Kathy Ann (Jones) Zent, age 67, passed away on Thursday May 27, 2021  at Smith County Health & Rehab, Carthage, TN.

Kathy was born January 25th 1954 in Gary, IN to the late A.J. and Jewel Jones.

She is Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sherry Jones , and April Jones Brady; brothers, Jim,...

May 8, 2021

Luke Ralph Trovarelli, age 90, passed away on Saturday May 8, 2021  at Saint Thomas Rutherford, Murfreesboro, TN.

Luke was born August 14th 1930 in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as one of 11 children and moved to Sparta, Tennessee with loving wife Shirley in 1974.

He is survived by 3 daughters: Sheila (Houston) Hill of Fort...

May 7, 2021

Audrey Mae Clemons passed away at the age of 88 on Friday, May 7, 2021in Manchester, TN.

She was born to Hyson D. Lamb and Willie Mae Lamb on December 31, 1932 in White Co., TN.                              .

She is preceded in death by her father, Hyson D. Lamb; mother, Willie Mae Lamb; sister,...

May 6, 2021

Amanda Elizabeth Hennessee, age 83, passed away May 6, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

She was born August 18, 1937 to Issac and Daisy Eller in Sparta, TN.

Preceded in death by her parents, Issac and Daisy Eller ; husband, Clifford Earl Hennessee; Ronald Van Eller.

She is survived by children, Deborah Hennessee,...

May 3, 2021

Joseph Paul Tubb, age 36, passed away May 3, 2021, following an accident in Mobile, AL. He was born on January 4, 1985, in Nashville, TN, and adopted through Agape with great joy by Les and Becky Tubb. He graduated from White County High School in Sparta, TN and Harding University in Searcy, AR. Joseph met Brittney Hall while...

Apr 21, 2021

Candace Edith Nelson, age 74, passed away April 21, 2021 at Generations of Spencer, TN.

Candace was born in Brockton, Massachusetts to Robert and Betty Swanson on April 4, 1947.

Preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Heffron, and Teresa Ferraro.

ARRANGMENTS:

Arrangements...

Mar 28, 2021

Samuel (Sam) Lee Chaney, age 81 passed away on Sunday March 28, 2021 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. Sam was born to YZ and Flossie Jones Chaney in Henning, TN. Sam attended Lauderdale High School in Ripley, Tn. for his basic studies. Sam met the one and only Margie while he was working construction with the railroad system....

Mar 21, 2021

Harold (Joe) Joseph Morgan, age 74, born may 8, 1946 passed away March 21, 2021 at home with loved ones holding his hand.

Joe was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He knew how to make people laugh; he would carry on a conversation with anyone about anything.

Joe served in the...

Mar 19, 2021

Diana Lynn Cheek, age 59 passed away on Friday March 19, 2021 at Highland Saint Thomas Hospital in Sparta, TN.

She was born in Merrillville, IN to Joseph and Anna Mae Bielak on April 26, 1961.

She is preceded in death by her uncles, Gerome Bielak, and Jim Bielak.

She is survived by...

Mar 12, 2021

Lisa Lynn Roberts, born January 17, 1966 to Woody and Linda Howard and moved to her heavenly home on March 12, 2021. Lisa lived and worked in Sparta TN her entire life. Early on, Lisa and her sister Cindy worked on the farm with their parents. Lisa graduated from White County High school in 1984. Lisa worked at Hardee’s ...

Mar 6, 2021

Larry Wayne Watts, Larry went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2021. At Saint Thomas Highlands Medical Center in Sparta, TN.

He was born December 15, 1956 in Spencer, TN to Ralph and Glenda Watts.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Watts; sister, Kathy Watts Neu; nephew, Christopher Finley; stepsons, Earl Williams, and John...

Mar 5, 2021

James Ross Tollison, age 65, passed away on March 5, 2021 at his residence in Baxter, TN.

James was born July 8, 1955 to Elden (John) and Margaret Tollison in Sparta, TN.

preceded in death by his father, John Tollison; brother, Randy Tollison; grandparents, James and Cora Moore, Charlie and Belle Tollison.

He...

Mar 3, 2021

Steven Ray Todd, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. At Saint Thomas Highlands Medical Center in Sparta, TN.

He was born June 21, 1954 in Warren, TN to Garnetta Ray Flatt and Elmer Todd.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Johnnie Todd

He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Todd...

Feb 27, 2021

Donald Lee Woody Jr., age 48, born and raised in Sparta, Tn passed away at his residence in Cookeville, TN.

Donald was born August 17, 1972 preceded in death by his father, Donald Woody Sr.; grandparents, Ruth Woody Odas and Franie Davis; great grandparents, Floyd and Rettie Woody.

He is Survived by his mother, Janie...

Feb 24, 2021

Ansley Paige Briesmeister, Ansley went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. At Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She was born November 15, 2020 in Chattanooga, TN to Jared and Desirae Briesmeister.

she is preceded in death by her great grandparents, James C. Young, Lawrence Kroenert, Arvis Kroenert; great aunt, Patricia Young.

She...

Feb 23, 2021

Bobbie Ruth Wilson, 96, Mrs. Wilson went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February. 23, 2021. At Life Care of Crossville, TN.

She was born November 11, 1924 in White County, TN to the late Robert E. Yott and Bessie Brown Yott.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Wilson Jr.; brothers,...