Nov 29, 2017

Christene Rose Starnes, 83, passed away Wednesday November 29, 2017.

She was born July 17, 1934 to the late Hiram Rose and Manie Rose in Pikeville, KY.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Jack Cline, Linda and James Weis; sisters, Evelyn Gibson and Ella Mae Mc Cary; grandchildren, Lisa Starnes, Jeramie Starnes,...

Nov 22, 2017

Mrs. Emilia Maria (Orzech) Oltman, age 81, passed away on November 22, 2017 at NHC of Sparta, Tennessee with her loving husband by her side.

She was born to Andrew Orzech and Antonena Tomark Orzech on November 15, 1936 in Valleroy, France.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Michael Schrader

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Nov 18, 2017

Lori Ann Pollard Kibbey, age 48 , passed away on November 18, 2017 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee after an extended illness.

Lori was born January 23, 1969 in Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her grand parents, J. D. & Opal Roberts Pollard of Doyle & Clelon...

Nov 18, 2017

Mr. Clayton Ray Hollingsworth, age 93 , passed away on November 18, 2017 at NHC in Sparta, Tennessee.

Born November 23, 1923 to Luther Elbert Hollingsworth and Ora Womack   Hollingsworth in Doyle, Tennessee.

Mr. Hollingsworth served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. After is service he returned home to his...

Oct 23, 2017

Mary Ellen Reeves White, age 88, passed away Monday October 23, 2017 at Cookeville Regional Hospital in Cookeville, Tennessee.

She was born on February 9, 1929 in the Eastland Community in  Sparta. Tennessee to Charlie Reeves and Laura Mae Spain Reeves Talley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Curtis E....

Oct 21, 2017

Marvin (MudBall) Clark, age 51, passed away at his home in Doyle, on       Saturday, October 21, 2017. Born October 14, 1966 in Bedford County, TN,   He had work with many friends at Jeld Wen in Sparta. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by wife, Darlene Hutson/Clark; son, Marvin Thomas Clark;...

Oct 18, 2017

Ina Allene Bradley, age 82, passed away at NHC of Sparta on Wednesday, October 18, 2017.

She was born June 22, 1935 in Sparta, TN to parents, Comer Selby and Mae Copeland Selby.

She is survived by children, Connie Gentry, Jay Payne, Vicki Hall, and Ricky Payne; brother and sisters, Eugene Selby, Ruth Selby, Wayne...

Oct 11, 2017

James (Andy) Andrew England, age 51, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Born January 27, 1966 in Nashville, TN, he grew up in Kennard, Indiana, lived briefly in Fort Lauderdale, Florida until moving back to Tennessee and finally settling in Lebanon. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is...

Oct 3, 2017

Robert “Bobby” L. Horton, age 72,  passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Cookeville Regional Hospital in Cookeville.

He was born on January 21, 1945 in Sparta, Tennessee to James I. Horton and Mary Lou Savage Horton.

Bobby was a hard worker and helped many throughout his life.  He served his country by serving in...

Oct 1, 2017

Loretta M. Griffin, age 86,  passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at NHC of Sparta with her family surrounding her.

She was born on May 13, 1931 in Sparta, Tennessee to Van Hugh LaFever and Eara     Geneva Price LaFever.

Her enjoyments were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also she was a member of Lansden...

Sep 9, 2017

Patricia Charlene Russell, 77, passed away from this life on September 9, 2017.

Charlene was born November 23, 1939 to the late Minnie Banker and Walter “Shorty” Cole.  She grew up in the Bone Cave Community and attended Van Buren County High School.  She lived much of her life on the same road she grew up on....

Aug 30, 2017

Joyce Ann Rogers, age 85, passed away August 30, 2017 at Woodbury Health Center in Woodbury, TN.

She was born on August 19, 1932 in Jamestown, New York.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Rogers; brother Don LeBurg and sister Joan Hecht.

She is survived by...

Aug 28, 2017

Mr. Gary Wayne Starnes, age 63,  passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at Cookeville Regional Hospital in Cookeville, TN.

He was born on May 31, 1954 in Pikeville, Kentucky.

He is survived by his son Jearmie Clinton Starnes; daughters Lisa Ann Starnes and Ashley Marie Starnes; Sisters Linda Weis and husband James and Anita Cline...

Aug 26, 2017

Mrs. Melissa Sue Prater Barrett, age 49,  passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at her home in Sparta, TN, surrounded by her loving family.

Melissa was born in Warren County on January 19, 1968 to Albert Prater and Jewell Eller Prater. She was preceded in death by her father Albert; brother Ray Hollingsworth; and very special aunt...

Aug 24, 2017

Lacrisha Lynn Davis (LA, Lovey, Sis), age 34, passed away August 24, 2017 at Skyline Medical Center  in Nashville, TN.

She was born April 2, 1983 in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Lacrisha is survived by her son Caleb Kincaid Davis; parents Darla and Lee Kello, and Danny Davis; Brother Daniel Davis and wife Kathy; Life partner Nathan...

Aug 19, 2017

Gracie Sparkman Phifer, age 68, passed away August 19, 2017 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She was born  February 4, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee to Fred W. Sparkman and Mary Ann Maynard Sparkman.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elbert Franklin Phifer Jr and brother, Earl Sparkman.

Gracie...

Aug 6, 2017

Ruby Joyce Fish, age 87, passed away August 6, 2017 at her home in  Sparta, TN.

She was born  May 10, 1930 in Big Creek, Pikeville, Kentucky  to Anthony Stepp and Lushie Fraley Stepp.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Erie Fish; Sons, Richard Erie Fish and James Larry...

Aug 2, 2017

THOMAS JEFFERSON REECE

Born September 24, 1919, died August 2, 2017. The son of Charlie and Ida Bowers Reece.

He was a member of Spring Hill The Baptist Church of Christ.

He was married to Ella Mae Sanders, who preceded him in death, along with...

Jul 31, 2017

Willie Mae Hyder, age 96, of  Sparta, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at Life Care of Sparta, TN.

Ms. Hyder was born in Sparta, Tennessee on July 20, 1921 to Albert Walker and Vallie Stewart Walker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lewis Edward Hyder; son, Edward Hyder; sister Pauline Day; and brother, Kenneth Walker.

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Jul 31, 2017

Mildred Alexander Randolph, age 91; of  Sparta, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at her home Sparta, TN.

Mildred  was born in Sparta, Tennessee on October 8, 1925 to George Alexander Sr. and Lou Verna Jordan Alexander. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Clifton Randolph; daughter Barbara Jean (Jeannie) Randolph; sister, Reba Alexander;...