Feb 1, 2016

Darlene Colwell, age 57, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 at Cookeville Regional Hospital in Cookeville , Tennessee. She was born to Hugh Lester Keathley and Naomi Conley Keathley on November 3,1958 in Sparta, Tennessee

She was preceded in death by her parents, and daughter, Crystal Colwell.

Survivors include life time soul mate for 20...

Jan 30, 2016

Charlene (Susie) Swafford Johnson, age 82, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at her home in Sparta, Tennessee. She was born to William Waymon Swafford and Lillie Henry Swafford on May 11,1933 in Walling, Tennessee.

Charlene was employed Mallory Timer's for 33 years. Also she was a member of Taft Church of Christ.

She was...

Jan 29, 2016

Virginia Mae Baker, age 73, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at River Park Hospital in McMinnville, Tennessee.

She was born to Elijah Lewis Curtis and Louise Howard Curtis on January 5,1943in Greenville, KY.

Survivors include children, Carolyn Dunn of McMinnville, Darlene Slatton of Spencer, Emma Baker, Nicole Layne both of Smithville and Kim Smith...

Jan 26, 2016

The world has lost a great man. Robert Cecil Wilson, patriarch of the Wilson family, passed away Tuesday morning, January 26th, at the age of 86. As his journey on Earth came to an end, Robert was welcomed into heaven by his son, Dr. Ronald Wilson, and wife, Reba Joyce Guy Wilson, who preceded him in death. Though small...

Jan 15, 2016

Beulah Howell 88, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at the St. Thomas Highland Hospital in Sparta, Tennessee.

Howell was born to Irvin Monroe Henry and Maudie Cravens Henry on March 21, 1927 in White County, Tennessee.

Survivors include husband, Edward Howell; sisters, Treva Geer of Sparta. One brother, Clarence Henry of Morrison. Several nieces...

Jan 11, 2016

William Ronald "Ronnie" Adcock age 55, a resident of Sparta, passed away January 11, 2016 at St. Thomas Highlands Hospital of Sparta. He was born in Sparta, Tennessee to William (Fat) Adcock and Dimple Elease Poston Adcock.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by two sisters, Pam Holder and husband...

Jan 10, 2016

David Reed Cole, age 37, completed his earthly walk on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at his home in Doyle, Tennessee.

He was born in Putnam County to his parents, Donald Reed and Marilyn Sue Cuthrell Cole. David was a graduate of White County High School (Class of 1996) and a member of the Warrior Baseball Team. David...

Jan 5, 2016

Burgess Lesel "B.J." Johnson, age 87, He passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN.

He was born November 28, 1928 to Lesel H. and Annie Mae Johnson in Sparta, TN.

He at age 19 move to Detroit, MI. worked for General Motors. He was approved to enter into the Engineer...

Dec 25, 2015

Tom Thurman Jr.

Tom Thurman Jr. passed away Friday December 25, 2015. He was a life -long resident of White County.

He graduated from White County High School and attended Tennessee Tech on a basketball scholarship. He graduated from Tech and began a short teaching and coaching career at East Sparta Elementary School. In 1965...

Dec 21, 2015

Brian Lester Burton, age 48 passed away on December 21, 2015.

Brian was born in Los Angeles, CA on January 3, 1967 to Willie Luther Burton and Janice Marie Sanders Burton.

Preceded in death by his parents. His survivors include his son, Joseph Lester Burton of Cookeville; daughters, Brittney Renee Burton Murray and husband Stuart...

Dec 16, 2015

Sarah G. Hunter, age 95 passed away on December 16, 2015 at St. Thomas Highland Hospital in Sparta.

Sarah was born in White Co. on August 30, 1920 to Henry C. and Zora C. Denton Golden.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband Finis Hunter; daughter Francis Jean Smith; granddaughter Stephane Karol Stover; grandson Edward...

Dec 15, 2015

Sadie Ann Baker Tanner, 59, passed away on Tuesday December 15, 2015 in Sparta, TN.

Sadie was born on August 24, 1956 to John Luther Baker and Jessie Mae Brady Baker in Altamont, Grundy County, TN.

Preceded in death by parents, sister, Cliffie Baker and brother, William Sam Baker.

Survivors include, husband, Charlie...

Nov 25, 2015

Alma Dorothea Bailey, age 88, passed away on November 25, 2015 at St. Thomas Highland Hospital in Sparta.

Alma was born in Portland, Maine on April 16, 1927to Ward W. and Margaret M. Dallen.

Preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Beryl Everett and Sylvia Dallen.

Survivors include her husband of 59...

Nov 23, 2015

Carrol Rozell Oakley, age 81, passed away on November 23, 2015 at St. Thomas Highland Hospital in Sparta.

Carrol was born in Sparta on November 23, 1934 to Willie Allen England and Roxie Lee Cooper England.

Preceded in death by her parents; son, Timothy Ray Oakley; brothers and sisters, Margaret Web, Edward England, Thurman England,...

Nov 22, 2015

Myron Edwin Adcock, age 60, passed away on November 22, 2015 at St. Thomas Highland Hospital in Sparta.

Mr. Adcock was born April 20, 1955 to Jesse James Adcock and Winnola "Dink" Rena Luna Adcock.

Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Lou Ann ( Hyder ) Adcock; daughter, Myronika Franklin and husband, Ronald; father,...

Nov 20, 2015

Chiyo Prater, 75, passed away on November 20, 2015 at her home in Sparta.

Mrs. Prater was born November 3, 1940 to Moshin Morita and Tsuru Morita in Iisa, Rota, Mariana Islands.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry L. Prater of Sparta, TN; children, Johnny Prater of Sparta, TN, Christina Gendreau and husband Mike of San...

Nov 6, 2015

Johnnie Thomas Robinson, Sr., 82, passed away on November 6, 2015 at Oak View Rehabilitation Center in Orange Park, FL.

Mr. Robinson was born May 4, 1933 to Lemmie Van Robinson and Gurna Lee Luna Robinson in Sparta, TN.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Hallie Rae Howell and Veda Mae Evans ;...

Nov 4, 2015

Lloyd Hutchings, 75, passed away on November 4, 2015 at Signature Health Care of Putnam County.

Mr. Hutchings was born April 22, 1940 to Casto Hutchings and Lillie Myrtle Billings Hutchings in Smithville, TN.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Willard, Herman, Reed, W.G. , Claude Hutchings; sisters, Lucille Hawkins, Ravanell Johnson,...

Oct 28, 2015

Andrea Lee White, age 36, of Sparta, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015.

She was born in White County, Tennessee on July 25, 1979. She was the daughter of Anthony "Andy" Kirby and Janice Lee Welch Kirby.

Preceded in death by her father, Anthony "Andy" Kirby; grandfather, Woodrow Wilson Welch; aunts, Shirley Gale Welch,...

Oct 28, 2015

Jammie Douglas Meadows, age 35 of Sparta, TN, passed away October 28, 2015 in Sparta, TN.

Born in Cumberland County, Tennessee, September 12, 1980, he was the son of Lloyd Douglas Meadows and Sherry Sue Selby Meadows.

Jammie is preceded in death by brother, Michael David Meadows; Grandparents, James H. Meadows and Bethel L. Selby;...