Mar 18, 2022

James Gilbert Keith, age 88, passed away at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, March 18, 2022.  Keith was born in Putnam County, Tennessee, on October 24, 1933, to Jones and Flossie Fields Keith.

Keith was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army from 1956-58.  He was a long-time McMinnville resident.  He worked in...

Mar 18, 2022

"JR" Seibers, age 69, passed from this life on March 18, 2022, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.

He was the youngest born on October 7, 1952, to late Hiram and Pauline Seibers in White County Tennessee.

"JR" was a fixture of White Co. for over half a century both civically and professionally. Respected...

Feb 23, 2022

Brenda Kay Pullum, 67 of Sparta TN, died on Wednesday February 23rd at Cookeville Regional after her short battle with lung cancer. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Ida and Jack and her two sisters Linda and Susie. Brenda is survived by her loving husband Ivan of many years. She’s lovingly remembered by her daughter Lori and...

Feb 18, 2022

Barbara “Gail” Arnold Margeson, 74, passed away peacefully from a sudden illness, at St. Thomas Riverpark Hospital, February 18, 2022, with her niece by her side.

Gail was born February 15, 1948, in McMinnville, TN. At the time of her passing, she was a resident of the Walling, TN community. She previously lived in Rock Island, TN for many...

Feb 16, 2022

J. Darrell Klein, age 52, passed from this life on February 16, 2022, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.

He was born September 22, 1969, to Jimmy Ray and Shirley Klein in White County Tennessee.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, Merrill and Louise Klein, Thomas, and Jimmie Rice; Aunt, Mary Evans; Uncle, Bill Evans, Bill...

Jan 25, 2022

Edward Clay Allison, age 52, passed from this life on January 25, 2022, at his residence in Sparta, TN.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, Agnes and Hershel Allison, Wilma Maxwell, and Jim Maxwell.

Survived by his parents, Linda and Jim Allison; brother, Tim and Trevanda Allison; niece, Macee Allison; nephew Chance Howell; grandparent, Jarline...

Jan 12, 2022

Ms. Emmaline Frances Webb, age 54, passed from this life January 13, 2022, at her residence in Sparta, TN.

She was born July 12, 1967, to the late James and Laura Webb in White County, Tennessee. Emmaline was known to many as “Emmer”, Mama Emmaline, Sgt. Webb, but her favorite was “Nana”. The love she had...

Jan 8, 2022

Floyd Lee McCoy, age 83 passed from this life January 8, 2022, at Cookeville Regional Hospital of Cookeville, TN.

He was born January 12, 1938, to the late Joe P and Lucille Lynn McCoy in White County Tennessee.

Pa was an avid lover of the outdoors he loved to hunt and fish. He loved to work...

Jan 5, 2022

Teddy Keith Day passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN with his son and daughter at his side.

He was born to the late Pauline Walker Day and Casto Day on August 16, 1943 in White County, TN. He is preceded in death...

Jan 1, 2022

Lydia Marie Newman, passed away on August 28, 2022, at the age of 87 in Sparta, TN.

She was born in Sparta, TN on December 17, 1934, to the late Uvalda and Illa Sparks.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leslie Clyde Newman; brothers, William Sparks, Charles Sparks Jr, Lester...

Jan 1, 2022

Harlan Creed Simmons, age 81 passed from this life January 1st, 2022, at his residence of Sparta, TN.

He was born March 19th, 1940, to the late Powell Louis and Della Mae Baker Simmons in White County Tennessee.

Harlan was a truck driver and a farmer he also was a Deacon at Greenwood Baptist Church for...

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.