Sep 19, 2015

Mrs. Frances Olivia Knowles Young, 93, passed away on Saturday September 19, 2015 at her residence.

Mrs. Young was born on September 3, 1922 in Benton, AK. She was the daughter of Wesley Taylor Knowles and Med Belle Crawford Knowles.

Mrs. Young was a librarian and archivist for the State of TN, a teacher, and...

Sep 17, 2015

Gordon L. Moore, age 86 of Sparta, TN, passed away at Signature Health Care of Putnam County, September 17, 2015 after a long term illness.

Born in White County, Tennessee, June 28, 1929, he was the son of the late Quentin Moore and the late Edna Hudgens Moore.

Gordon was a man of many talents....

Sep 16, 2015

Horace {Mac} Carl McDole, 85, passed away Wednesday September 16, 2015 at St. Thomas Highland Hospital in Sparta.

Born April 24, 1930 in White County, TN to Willie McDole and Zettie Ann Young McDole Horton.

He retired from the United States Navy and also retired from the United States Army Corp of Engineering.

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Aug 31, 2015

Chester Lee Dodson, 93, died peacefully surrounded by family Monday August 31st, 2015 at Hospice & Community Care in Rock Hill, SC.

Chester is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Lena Laureen Sapp Dodson, their two daughters, Jennifer Ann Dodson and Cynthia Kay Dodson Drumwright, son-in-law Thomas Franklin Drumwright and five grandchildren, Andrew Douglas Hilton,...

Aug 17, 2015

Karen Jones Hollingsworth, 53 age passed away August 17, 2015 at her home in Sparta.

She was born November 26, 1961 in Sparta, to the late Stanton Jones and Elizabeth Ann Hughes Milner.

She is survived by her daughter, Madison Hollingsworth; mother, Elizabeth Ann Hughes Milner; sister, Denise Sullivan; special friend, Edward Hollingsworth; and several...

Aug 13, 2015

Carl "Doug" Douglas England, age 82 of Sparta, TN, passed away August 13, 2015 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

He was born in White County, Tennessee, November 3, 1932, the son of Alpha England and Della Rice England.

Preceded in death by his parents; and step- daughter, Cheryl Henderson

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Aug 11, 2015

Judy Faye Hyder Robbins departed this life to meet lost friends and family and to walk in her heavenly garden, August 11, 2015.

She was born April 26, 1946 in Sparta, to Ray Hyder and Pauline Martin Hyder.

Mrs. Robbins was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gary Robbins; brother, David Hyder; and father...

Aug 9, 2015

Lela Pearl Scott Wood, age 90 of Walling, TN, passed away August 9, 2015 at N. H. C. of McMinnville, TN., surrounded by her family.

She was born in White County, Tennessee, June 4, 1925, the daughter of Natty Scott and Nancy Ellen Bowdoin Scott.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jessie Thurman Wood,...

Aug 8, 2015

Henry Bethel Davis, age 85, formerly of Sparta, passed away August 8, 2015 at NHC of Cookeville . Mr. Davis was born in White County, TN on March 4, 1930 to Henry Davis and Dolly Hamlin Davis.

He was married to Lillie Mae Prater, July 5, 1953. Mr. Davis served his country in the United States Army...

Aug 5, 2015

Christopher (Chris) Eugene Rice, age 53 of Sparta, TN, passed away August 5, 2015 at his home.

He was born in Sparta, TN on February 22,1962, to Harold Eugene Rice and Nancy Sue Thompson Vaughn.

Survivors include his mother, Nancy Vaughn and husband Jewell of McMinnville; father, Harold Rice and wife Ann of Sparta; brother,...

Jul 31, 2015

Lee Otis Butler Jr., age 76 of Sparta, TN, has made his final journey to be with the Lord, July 31, 2015 at Cookeville Regional Medical.

He was born in Lamar County, Barnesville, GA on June 7, 1939, the son of the late Lee Otis Butler Sr. and the late Gladys Keadle Butler.

Mr. Butler...

Jul 30, 2015

Herbert "Peewee" Hutchings, age 86 of Sparta, TN, passed away July 30, 2015 at Highland Medical Center of Sparta.

He was born in Dekalb County, TN March 5, 1929, the son of Dewey Hutchings and Wincie Young Hutchings.

Preceded in death by his parents. Also was a member of Plainview Church of Christ and served...

Jul 29, 2015

Judith Elnore French, age 88 of Sparta, TN, passed away July 29, 2015 at her home in Sparta surrounded by her family.

She was born in Michigan City, Indiana October 30, 1926, the daughter of David George Warren and Ruth Alice Will Warren.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clyde French; son, Ralph Barrett;...

Jul 25, 2015

Martha M. Parsons, of Sparta, TN, age 77, passed away July 25, 2015 at N.H.C. of Sparta.

She was born in Harlan, KY May 30, 1938, the daughter of late Russell and Donna Scott Herron.

Preceded in death by her parents, first husband; Joe Edwin Dorton, second husband, Jack E. Parsons; and several brothers and...

Jul 6, 2015

Brenda Dale Wair Williams of Lascassas, TN, age 71, passed away July 6, 2015 at St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN.

She was born in Nashville, TN October 7, 1943, the daughter of Clyde William Wair Sr. and Fannie Louise Taylor Wair.

Preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Lattie H. Stewart, sons, Lattie...

Jun 25, 2015

Mr. Herbert P. Davis of Spencer, TN born November 29, 1931, died June 25, 2015 at his daughter's home with his family surrounding him.

He was married to the late Lou Evelyn Davis, 62 years, July 7, 1952. He served his country in the United States Navy which he retired after 22 years of service to his...

Jun 23, 2015

Nancy Carol LaFever Patton, age 70 passed away on June 23, 2015 at her home.

She was born in Putnam County, Tennessee on 25th of March,1945 to Wesley and Marie Stewart LaFever.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wesley LaFever; and her husband, Bethel Earl Patton.

She is survived by her...

May 27, 2015

Mary Inez Broyles Selby, age 81 passed away on May 27, 2015 in Dayton, Ohio. She was born in White County, Tennessee on 25th of March,1934 to Clyde and Vina Broyles.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Debbie and her parents, Clyde and Vina Broyles; her sisters Marie Broyles, Louise Broyles Copeland and Louise Roberts...

May 18, 2015

Jeffrey Wayne Shockley, age 46, of Sparta, TN, passed away Monday, May 18, 2015 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was born February 2, 1969 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, parents, James F. Shockley and Illa Rhea Eller Shockley. He was preceded in death by his father, James F. Shockley.

He is survived by his sons,...

May 17, 2015

Juanita Adams, age 84, of Sparta, TN, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Life Care of Sparta.

She was born August 26, 1930 in White County to John Young Graham and Nellie Howard Graham.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lonnie Milton Adams, and sister Dorthy Graham.

She is...