May 9, 2015

James R. "Ron" Lawson, age 66, of Sparta, TN, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 at his home.

He was born January 28, 1949 in Eastland to Scott William Lawson and Mary Alice Smith Lawson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Troy Lawson, Rick Lawson and Tim Lawson and sisters, Willie Ann...

May 7, 2015

Billy Ray Smithson, age 56, of Sparta, TN, passed Thursday, May 7, 2015 at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Ann Young Smithson; one son, Patrick Smithson; brother, Gerry Dean Smithson; one granddaughter, Aubrey Smithson; 3 great grandchildren, Trent Allen, Michael Young and Randen Young; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He...

May 6, 2015

Brenda Lou Roberts Brown, age 70, of Sparta, TN, passed from this world Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

She is survived by her husband, Clarence Brown; son of Brenda and Asher Davidson - Steve Davidson and daughter in law, Sherry Darlene Davidson; brothers, J.V. Roberts, Richard Roberts and Bob Roberts; twin sister, Linda McGinniss; 7 grandchildren, Steven Jr.,...

Apr 13, 2015

Joe Thomas Graham, age 76, of Sparta, TN, passed from this world Monday, April 13, 2015. He was a retired truck driver from Red Kap.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Poston Graham of Sparta; daughter, Connie Graham Fish and fiancAC., David Jordan of Sparta; son, Michael Graham and wife Tammie Graham of Cookeville; sisters, Hassie...

Apr 3, 2015

Ruth Billings Stewart, age 90, of Sparta, TN, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 at NHC of Sparta. At the time of passing, she was surrounded by all of her children and grandchildren.

She was born in Dekalb County, TN on January 22, 1925 to parents Wm. "Billy" Billings & Mary Frances Young Billings.

She...

Mar 31, 2015

Wilber Lloyd "Coon" Hyder, of Sparta, TN passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Highland Medical Center in Sparta.

He was born in White County, TN on April 29, 1928 to parents Wilber Luster Hyder & Willie Elizabeth Brady Hyder.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, wife, Henry Lou Thompson Hyder; daughter,...

Mar 29, 2015

Mary Ann (Austin) Catron, 73 of Sparta, TN. passed away Sunday, March 29th, 2015 in Cookeville.

She was born in Van Buren, TN on February 21, 1942. She was the founder of Spar Gas INC of Sparta, TN and was married to William Lyle Catron for 52 years September 1, 1962. She was a member of Plainview...

Mar 27, 2015

Jesse Wade Adcock, age 40, of Sparta, TN passed away Friday at his home in Sparta.

He was born in Cookeville, TN on May 15, 1974 to parents Bill & Marilyn Adcock of Sparta.

He was survived by companion, Sara Luna; parents, Bill & Marilyn Adcock; brother, Ty Adcock; sister-in-law, Dawnda Hutchins; and two nieces,...

Mar 15, 2015

Miss Gwendolyn Sue Brewington, 51 of Sparta, TN. Passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at her home in Sparta.

She was born in Sparta on February 4, 1964, parents Gary Eugene Bruch Sr. and Dorothy Jean Brewington Bruch.

She is preceded in death by her father, Gary Eugene Bruch Sr. and brother, Gary Eugene Bruch...

Mar 10, 2015

Mrs. Stephanie Kimberly Johnson, age 53, fell into eternal slumber at home in Columbia, TN on Tuesday March 10, 2015.

Stephanie was born in Paris, France to the late Peter Schiotis Sr. and Louise (Schiotis) Waterman.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. Stephanie was a dedicated supporter of Pet Pals...

Mar 6, 2015

Ruth Margaret Sear Barkoff, age 92, of Sparta, passed away March 6, 2015 at Sparta Life Care.

She was a past member of Trinity Baptist Church in Centerville, Ga and a member of Cherry Creek Baptist Church in Sparta, TN.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alexander Harry Barkoff, son, Harry A. Barkoff, grandchildren,...

Feb 28, 2015

Samuel "Sam" Jefferson Haston, age 86, of Sparta, passed away February 28, 2015 at Vanderbilt Medical Center.

He grew up in Van Buren County, in the Cane Creek Community, was the youngest child born May 1,1928 to John J. Haston and Martha Evalee Gamble Haston. Mr.Haston served his country in the United States Army in WWII. Afterwards...

Feb 15, 2015

Lou Evelyn Davis born August 26, 1933, died February 15, 2015 at Highlands Medical Center.

Married to Herbert P. Davis, 62 years, July 7, 1952.

Preceded in death by her parents, Beecher Lee Guy and Eugenia Eveline Boyd Guy and step mother, Carrie Lee Dodson Guy, step sister, Melvina Dodson, baby brother, Lee Eugene Guy...

Feb 12, 2015

Wilmer Lee Horton, age 70, of Sparta, TN, passed away February 12, 2015 at his home. Mr. Horton was a member of Eaton Church of Christ and was a lifelong dairy farmer.

He was born in Sparta, TN August 6, 1944 to the late Morgan Smith Horton and the late Zelma Grey Teeples Horton.

Survivors...

Jan 13, 2015

Mr. Ardward Gray Redmon, age 88, of Doyle Community, passed away January 13, 2015 at Cookeville Regional Hospital.

He was born in Dekalb County December 31, 1926. He was the son of John Monroe and Aubry Pearl Adamson Redmon.

He was a WWII Army Veteran and retired with the State of Tennessee Highway Department.

Jan 11, 2015

Shirley Ann Mabe-Brymer, age 71, of Sparta, TN, passed away January 11, 2015.

She was born February 23, 1943 in Trenton, New Jersey to the late William Franklin Beck and the late Helen Mae Dye Beck.

Survivors include her loving husband, William H. Mabe of Sparta; sons, Erbie B. Brymer, Jr. and William F. Brymer...

Jan 3, 2015

Alma Sue Kidd, age 74, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at her residence in Sparta Tn. She was born in McMinnville, TN, June 29, 1940.

She has been a resident of Sparta, TN most of her life. Much of her time was spent on Center Hill Lake and in later years, on Lake Toho in central...

Jan 3, 2015

Mr. Andrew Madison Straley Jr., age 71, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at his home in Sparta.

Mr. Straley was born February 14, 1943 in Matoaka, West Virginia, the son of the late Andrew Madison Straley Sr. and the late Beulah Nunn Straley.

Survivors include loving wife 45 years, Dixie Straley; children, Andrew...

Jan 2, 2015

Linda Sue Turner, 65, of Cleveland, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015.

She had been a Bradley County resident for more than 30 years. She was a retired Bradley Central High School math teacher and an active member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. She was a devoted and loving mother,...

Dec 31, 2014

William Larry Sullivan ---BORN: 02/29/1928 --- DIED: 12/31/2014

He was 86 years old at the time of his death. He was the son of Sampson and Hallie (Goodwin) Sullivan of Baker Cross Roads. His occupation was Long Distance Truck Driver and lived most of his adult life in central florida --- He has two sons Gerald Sullivan...