Obits--Dekalb Co. TN
Jeanne Allen
- Age: 78
- Born: Nov. 5, 1926
- Died: May 29, 2005
- Veteran of the Army Nurse Corp(1945-1955)
- Retired from Veterans Hospital(40 yrs service)
- Survivors:
- Son: John G. Allen of Liberty, TN
- Sisters: Johnnie Cantrell of Lebanon, TN; Robbye Williams of Detroit, MI
- Nephews: Donald Cantrell, Kenneth Taylor and Tommy Sexton
- Niece: Lynn Rask
- Arrangements: Dekalb Funeral Chapel(Smithville)
- Services: 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2005
- Burial: Wilson County Memorial Park
- Officiating: Bro. Michael Hale
Extracted from The Tennessean
Sammy "Sam" Anderson
- Age: 52
- Died: April 5, 2002, Baptist Dekalb Hospital
- Religious Affiliation: Baptist
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Tommy & Sudie Hicks Anderson
- Sisters: Patsy Wyatt & Lois Steward
- Brother: Lester Anderson
- Survivors:
- Sisters: Virginia Ervin, Smithville; Helen Vance, Smithville; Linda Romines, Woodbury
- Brothers: Delmer Anderson, Sparta; Marce Anderson, Livingston
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell Funeral Home(Smithville)
- Services: April 8, 2002 1pm
- Burial: Peeled Chestnut Cem.
- Officiating: Terry Fessler
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Rebecca Susan McBride Baker
- Age: 65
- Born: March 12, 1939 in Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: Dec. 7, 2004
- Religious Affiliation:
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Thomas Jefferson McBride and Mattie Lee Gay McBride
- Survivors:
- Husband: Dickie Baker, Sparta
- Daughters: Sally Exum, Sparta; Kim Carter and husband Clint, Crossville
- Sons: Jerry Baker and wife Lisa, Terry Baker, Nathan Baker and wife Connie, Jack Baker and wife Sharrie, all of Sparta; Ricky Baker and wife Janice, of Crossville,
- Sisters: Gracie Colwell, Smithville; Ruth Caldwell, Sparta; Frances McBride, Fresno, Calif.
- Brother: David Jefferson McBride, of Cookeville
- 24 Grandchildren
- 4 Great Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: 1 p.m., Dec. 9, 2004, at Hunter Funeral Home Chapel
- Burial: Old Philadelphia Cemetery
- Officiating: Joey Smith and Jerry Barnwell
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Cecil Ernest Billings
- Age: 82
- Born: July 3, 1919, Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: April 4, 2002
- Religious Affiliation: Member of Bratchers Crossroads Free Methodists
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Ray Vaughn & Clara Felts Billings
- Survivors:
- Wife: Frances Billings, McMinnville
- Son & Dau-In-Law: Levin & Rachel Billings, McMinnville
- Sister: Alma Billings, Sparta
- Brothers: R. V. Billings Jr., Sparta; Melvin Billings, Smithville; Claude Billings, Sterling Heights, Mich.
- Grandson(and spouse): Keith & April Billings, McMinnville
- Granddaughter: Gena Barry, McMinnville
- Great Grandson: Austin Barry
- Special Friend: Katia Cancio, McMinnville
- Three Nieces
- Four Nephews
- Two Step Nephews
- Arrangements: McMinnville Funeral Home
- Services: April 7, 2002 2pm McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel
- Burial: Centertown Cem.
- Officiating: Bro. Bobby Wheeler
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Pauline Mabe Billings
- Age: 70
- Died: March 9, 2002 at NHC Healthcare.
- Profession: Billings Saw & Tools
- Religious Affiliation: Indian Creek Baptist
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Aaron Louis & Vea Lola Pollard Mabe
- Husband: Ammon Billings
- Brothers: Harold Lewis and Jerry Wayne Mabe
- Sister: Roena Mabe
- Survivors:
- One Son & Dau-In-Law: Ammon & Teresa Billings, Smithville
- Sister and Bro-In-Law: Louise and Seborn Cantrell, Smithville; Lina and Gene Jones, Sparta
- Brothers & Sis-In-Law: Jewel and Nell Mabe, Carlon & Jeanette, all of Smithville; Dexter and Marie Mabe of McMinnville.
- Grandchildren: Scarlet Adcock, Smyrna; Aleisha Fuson, Tonya Evans and Ammon "Trey" Billings II, all of Smithville.
- Five GreatGrandchildren:
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
- Services: March 11, 2002 3:30pm Love-Cantrell Chapel(Smithville)
- Burial: Dekalb Memorial Gardens
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Anna Ruth Bratten
- Age: 77
- Born:
- Died: Oct 10, 2005
- Religious Affiliation: Salem Baptist Church
- Survivors:
- Husband: Frank Ray Bratten, Liberty,TN
- Son & Dau-In-Law: Larry & Charlotte Bratten, Liberty
- Dau & Son-In-Law: Tricia & Don Hicks, Hermitage
- Grandchildren: Joe Don and Mary Ann Bratten, Matthew Mark & Melody Hicks
- Arrangements: Dekalb Funeral Chapel
- Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at Salem Baptist Church
- Burial: Salem Cemetery
Extracted from The Tennessean
Myrna Rhea Pittman Brown
- Age: 62
- Born: Nov. 23, 1940 in White Co. TN
- Died: June 27, 2003 at Bay Medical in Panama City, FL
- Residence: Nashville, TN
- Profession: Truck Driver for Celdon Trucking
- Preceded in Death By:
- Survivors:
- Mother: Hattie Slatten Pittman Adcock, Sparta
- Sisters & Bro-In-Laws: Vickie Pittman, Nashville; Billie Ruth & Gerald Harris, Walling; Janice & Lyn Spakes, Sparta
- Brother & Sis-In-Law: Jimmy & Ruth Pittman, Cookeville
- Special Nephew, Cole Vinson, Nashville
- Several other nieces and nephews
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: July 2, 2003, 10am Hunter Funeral Home Chapel
- Burial: Highland Cemetery
- Officiating: Doug Gogg and Michael Harris
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Rebecca Cantrell
- Age: 63
- Died: Sat. Oct. 26, 2002
- Religious Affiliation: Clark's Chapel Church
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: James Austin & Ova Jospehine Bratcher Davis
- Husband: Hamp Cantrell
- Survivors:
- Daughters: Paulette Estes, Deanna Brooks, Tammy Maynard, Tonya Menix, Michelle Snipes
- Son: Johnny Cantrell
- Sister: Carol Tramel, Smithville.
- Brother: Roger Davis, Smithville.
- 15 Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Dekalb Funeral Chapel
- Services: Mon., Oct. 28, 2002 Dekalb Funeral Chapel
- Burial: Young Bend Cem.
- Officiating: Bro. Danny Clark
- Pallbearers: David Tramel, Rocy Menix, Jerry Brooks, Joshua Mullican, Tim Snipes and Jerry Maynard
Extracted from Smithville Review
Vera Adcock Cantrell
- Age: 69
- Died: Aug 12 1984 Flora Mississippi
- Parents: Riley & Cynthia Adcock(both deceased)
- Survivors:
- Sons: William R. Cantrell, Flora, Mississippi; Elmus Olan Cantrell, Pochonatus, Mississippi
- Daughters: Mrs. Robert Ealy [sic] Bullshead City Ariz.; Mrs Louise Strain Jemez Springs, N. M.
- Sisters: Mrs Hazel Avery, Huntsville, AL; Mrs Jessie Boles, Huntsville, AL; Mrs Macon Pennel, Sand Springs, Okla.
- 11 grandchildren
- Services: Aug 16 1984 Love-Cantrell Chapel
- Officiating: Rev Richard Barth
- Burial: Keltonburg Cemetery
- Pallbearers: Bobby Avery, Hoyte Adcock, Joe Cantrell, Eugene Cantrell, Buddy Avery and Carl Cantrell
Extracted from Smithville Review--Aug 1984
Augusta F. Carman
- Age: 93
- Died: Nov. 25, 2003
- Religious Affiliation: Gath Baptist Church
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: H. C. & Callie Young Felts Sr.
- Brothers: Charlie, Erbie and H.C. Felts Jr.
- Sisters: Clara Billings, Ina Graham, Elizabeth Adcock, Mary Alice Pedigo
- Survivors:
- Husband: Ralph Owen Carman(marr. 71 yrs)
- Daughters & Sons-In-Law: Norma Insua of Pikeville; Juan and Ray B. Miller of Winter Haven, Fla., Anna Sue and Cecil Corvin of Pikeville
- Sons & Dau-In-Law: Owen Carman of Carthage; Ralph Lynn and Diana Carman of Tampa, Fla.
- Eight Grandchildren
- Eight Great Grandchildren
- Sister: Hazel Adcock, Smithville
- Arrangements: McMinnville Funeral Home
- Services: 10 a.m. Nov. 28, 2003 at McMinnville Funeral Home
- Burial: Gardens of Memory
- Officiating: Rev. Ray Gilder
Extracted from Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Nov. 28, 2003
Sammie M. Clark
- Age: 90
- Born: Aug 22, 1914
- Died: May 1, 2005
- Preceded in Death:
- Husband: James Hudson Clark(December 22, 1980)
- Survivors:
- Children: James L. (Mary) Clark of Alexandria, TN; Nell C. (Clifford) Lane of
Murfreesboro, TN, and Martha C. Anderson of Brentwood, TN
- Grandchildren: Terry (Susan) Clark, Tommy Clark, Meredith Anderson, Sylvia (Earl)
Lamberson and Sonia (Gerald) Lamberson;
- 8 great-grandchildren
- One great-great granddaughter
- Arrangements: Avant Funeral Home
- Services: Wed., May 4, 2005 at 11 a.m. First Baptist Church, Alexandria, TN
- Burial: Hillview Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, TN.
- Officiating: Joe Reeves, Rev. Frank Evans and Bro. Curt Wagoner
Extracted from The Tennessean
Loye Carl Craddock Jr.
- Age: 70
- Died: June 12, 2003
- Profession: Custodian, Retired from Dekalb Middle School
- Religious Affiliation: Spring Street Baptist Church
- Veteran: US Army--Korean Conflict
- Survivors:
- Wife: Hattie Usrey Craddock
- Daughters: Lorena Quick, Smithville; Judy McBride, Smithville
- GrandDaughters: Marlana Quick, Smithville; Regena Quick, Smithville
- Sister-In Laws: Alice Vest, McMinnville; Retha Brock, Sparta; Myrtie Harway, Madison, Ohio; Villie Roark, Doyle
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell Funeral Home(Smithville)
- Services: June 14, 2003 11am
- Burial: Philadelphia Cemetery (White Co. TN)
- Officiating: Bro. Bransford England & Bro. Larry Henry
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Mrs. Sally Crook
- Died: Monday, 29th Sept 1958 near Dowelltown
- Age: 76
- Parents: Randolph & Mary Neal Sandlin(both deceased)
- Husband: Jim Crook(preceded her in death in 1954)
- Native of Dekalb Co. TN
- Religious Affliation: Pisgah Methodist Church
- Survivors:
- Son: Ralph Crook, Dowelltown
- Daughters: Miss Lillian Crook, Dowelltown; Mrs Selmar Dutton, Nashville
- Two Grandchildren
- Services: Wed. Oct 1 1958 Fuller's Chapel Methodist Church(near Dismal)
- Arrangements: Evans Funeral Home
- Burial: Dismal Cemetery
- Officiating: Rev. P. M. Clayton & Rev Ernest Cashdollar
Extracted from Smithville Review the 1st week of Oct 1958
Paul Curtis
- Age: 84
- Born: Nov. 7, 1920
- Died: Jun. 19, 2005
- Survivors:
- Wife: Evelyn Curtis
- Daughters: Faye & William Wooldridge; Kaye & Travis Hearn
- 7 Grandchildren
- 7 Great Grandchildren
- Brother & Sister-in-law: Rev. Tommy & Virginia Curtis
- Arrangements: Anderson Funeral Home
- Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at New Hope Baptist Church.
- Burial: New Hope Cemetery
Extracted from The Tennessean
Myrtle Hutchings Dobbs
- Age: 81
- Died: April 26, 1982
- Parents: William & Ada Pedmon Billings
- Survivors:
- Sons: Herman, W. G., Claude, Loyd & Alton Hutchings, Sparta; Reed Hutchings, McMinnville
- Daughters: Mrs Ravanell Johnson, Walling; Mrs Lenice Bumbalough, Sparta
- 19 Grandchildren
- 14 Great-Grandchildren
- Pallbearers:
Kendell Johnson, Danny Hutchings, Kevin Hutchings, Chris Hutchings, Harold Hutchings and James Hutchings
- Services: April 28 1982 Peeled Chestnut Church
- Officiating: Carson Whiteaker
- Burial: Peeled Chestnut Cemetery
Extracted from Smithville Review--Wed. April 28, 1982
Hazel Marie Emberton
- Age: 74
- Died: Dec 26, 2002, White Co. Community Hospital
- Profession: Factory Worker & Homemaker
- Religious Affiliation: Smithville Church of God
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Tom & Hessie Elkins Summers
- Husband: Dean Emberton
- Survivors:
- Daughter & Son-In-Law: Glenda & Edison Cox, Sparta
- Granddaughters: Greeta Moore, Cookeville; Cheryl Lee, Georgia
- Grandsons: Jeff Caldwell Sparta; Derrick Cox, Sparta
- 9 Great Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell Funeral Home(Smithville)
- Services: Dec 28, 2002 1pm Chapel Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
- Burial: Dekalb Memorial Gardens
- Officiating: Bro. Donnie Kelly
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Alex Wilson Ervin
- Died: April 1982
- Age: 80
- Member First United Pentecostal Church
- Survivors:
- Wife: Evelyn Love Ervin, Smithville
- Sons: Jimmy Ervin, Smithville; Glenn Ervin, Smithville; Frank Ervin, Smithville;
- Step Sons: Ronnie Love, Smithville; Danny Love, Goodletsville.
- Step Daughter: Mrs Ruth Stirnemann, Lebanon
- Sisters: Mrs. Jessie Hill, Smithville; Mrs. Ada Pack, Smithville; Mrs. Fannie Pack, Alabama.
- 8 Grandchildren
- 8 Great Grandchildren
- 7 Step Grandchildren
- 7 Step Great Grandchildren
- Services: Sat. April 24, 1982
- Arrangements: Walker Funeral Home
- Officiating: Bro. Silas Pedigo & Bro. Larry Sims
- Burial: Dekalb Memorial Gardens
Extracted from Smithville Review--April 28, 1982
Charlie Clinton Ervin
- Died: Monday, 29th Sept 1958 Allen's Chapel
- Age: 75
- Parents: Clinton Ervin & Ella Watts
- Survivors:
- Wife: Josie Ervin
- Son: Wade Ervin
- Services: Allen's Chapel Methodist Church
- Officiating: Bro. Henry Young & Bro. Fred Sharpe
- Arrangements: Walker Funeral Home
- Burial: Mt Holly Cemetery
Extracted from Smithville Review the 1st week of Oct 1958
Elec Monroe Ervin
- Died: Thur. April 21, 1955 Sunshine Nursing Home, McMinnville, TN
- Age: 88
- Parents: Christopher Ervin & Sallie Watts(deceased)
- Wife: Mary Mahaffy(deceased)
- Survivors:
- Son: Wilson Ervin, Smithville
- Daughters: Mrs. Elzie Hickey, Goshen, Indiana; Mrs. Josie Boswell, Henderson, Missouri; Mrs. Fannie Pack, Decatur, Alabama; Mrs Trudie Dirting, Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Ada Hill, Smithville; Mrs Jessie Hill, Smithville.
- 20 Grandchildren
- 17 Great Grandchildren
- Services: Fri. April 22, 1955 Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church
- Arrangements: Conger Funeral Home
- Officiating: Bro. Henry Amstutz, Bro. Grady Crook & Bro. Fallis Hill.
- Burial: Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Pallbearers: Jimmie Ervin, Frank Ervin, Glenn Ervin, Bobby Pack, James Pack and Jackie Ervin.
Extracted from Smithville Review April 28, 1955
George Washington Ervin
- Born: Nov. 4, 1863 Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: Fri. June 18, 1954
- Age: 90
- Parents: Christopher Ervin & Sallie Watts
- Survivors:
- Wife: Laura Allen(who he married Aug. 31, 1894)
- Daughters: Jennie Taylor, Smithville; Miss Minnie Ervin, Smithville; Mrs Winnie Vaughn, Nashville; Mrs Flossie Timmons, Nashville.
- Brother: Alec Ervin, Smithville
- Grandchild: Frankie Lynn Timmons
- Services: Sat. June 19, 1954
- Arrangements: Conger Funeral Home
- Officiating: Bro. Fallie Hill & Bro. Hubert Nixon
- Burial: Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Pallbearers: Buren Wilson, Floyd Taylor, Repsie Walls, Allie Williams, Robert Dale, Rufus Fuson, Bruno Davis and Arthur Hendrixson.
Extracted from Smithville Review June 24, 1954
Wade Ervin
- Died: May 21, 1986 Dekalb General Hospital
- Age: 64
- Member of New Home Baptist Church
- Liberty Lodge 77
- Shriner
- Scottish Rite
- American Legion
- World War II Vet
- Survivors:
- Wife: Dorothy Greer Ervin, Smithville
- Son: Gwynn Parter, Smithville
- Daughter: Mrs. Shirley Joslyn, Smithville; Mrs. Gail Walker, Smithville
- Nine Grandchildren
- Services: May 23, 1986 Chapel of Walker Funeral Home
- Masonic Services: May 29, 1986 8 pm
- Officiating: Auther Redmon
- Pallbearers: Lewis Knowles, Dewey Love, Gene Vaughn, James Pirtle, Robert Alexander, L. D. Knowles, Gene Poss.
- Burial: Mt. Holly Cemetery
Extracted from Smithville Review Wed May 28, 1986
William "W.J." Jackson Ervin
- Age: 81
- Died: Thur., Nov. 13, 2003 at Baptist Dekalb Hospital
- Religious Affiliation: Indian Creek Missionary Baptist Church
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Lonnie B. & Minnie Bell Agee Ervin
- Wife: Julie Taylor Ervin
- Two Sisters and Brothers
- Survivors:
- Daughters: Dean Judd and Joan Underwood, Smithville
- Grandchildren: Darrell Adcock, Arkansas; Kristy Morton, Kim France & Emily McCoy, all of Smithville; Tarron Huddleston, Norene
- Great Grandchildren: Brady Foster, Alex Hall, Mackenzie France & Ethan Morton, all of Smithville; Ali & B. J. Adcock of Arkansas; Colby Huddleston, of Norene
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
- Services: Sun. Nov 16, 2003 Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
- Burial: Dekalb Memorial Gardens
- Officiating: Bro. Terry Fessler & Bro. James Gribbs
Extracted from Smithville Review
Glen Rhodes(Spark) Foutch
- Age: 88
- Born: July 20 1917
- Died: July 27, 2005
- Preceded in Death:
- Parents: Andrew and Mary Lela Jennings Foutch
- Sisters: L.V. Campbell and Gladys Griffith
- Brother: Alvie J. Foutch
- Nephew: Elbert Griffith
- Survivors:
- Wife: Billie Hayes Foutch
- Brother & Sister-in-law: Carl & Ruth Foutch
- several Nieces & Nephews:
- Arrangements: Anderson Funeral Home Alexandria, TN
- Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2005 at the Prosperity Baptist Church
- Burial: Prosperity Cemetery
- Officiating: Rev. Robert Agee, Rev. Thurman Seber and Rev. Ricky Scott
Extracted from The Tennessean
Hoyt L. Fuston
- Age: 64
- Residence: Wolfe Ave Louisville, KY
- Died: Thur. April 22, 1982 Audubon Hospital
- Smithville Native
- Retired from Gen. Electric Co.
- WWII Navy Vet
- Liberty Masonic Lodge Member
- Member of Ninth & O Baptist Church(Louisville)
- Survivors:
- Sisters: Mrs Hudson Parker, Nashville; Mrs Rex Hayes, Smithville; Mrs. Edward Frazier Sr., Smithville
- Brother: Esdel Fuston, Chattanooga
- Services: Sat Apr 24, 1982 Embry-Bosse Funeral Home Louisville KY
- Officiating: Rev. Hoyt Butler & Rev. Donald Owen
- Entombment: Evergreen Mausoleum
Extracted from Smithville Review--Wed. April 28, 1982
James Harrison Gambrell
- Age: 64
- Born: May 2, 1937, Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: April 9, 2002
- Profession: Mechanic
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Harley Lewis & Verta Seabolt Gambrell
- Survivors:
- Wife: Marie Brock Gambrell, Sparta
- Daughter & Son-In-Law: Darlene & Jerry O'Conner, Sparta; Jamie Gambrell, Knoxville
- Sisters: Alive Pearl Elrod, Sparta; Elizabeth Dobbs, Baxter
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: April 11, 2002 2 pm Hunter Funeral Home
- Burial: Gambrell Family Cemetery
- Officiating: Linn Lynch
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Mary Gertrude George
- Age: 94
- Died: Oct. 19, 2002
- Religious Affiliation: Gath Baptist Church
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: John A. & Maude Rhody Cripps
- Husband: James A. George
- Sons: Ollie J. George & Vernie Mai George
- Survivors:
- Sons:John Robert George, Deltone, FL; Harold George & Hank George both of Smithville.
- Daughter: Rebecca Vaughn, McMinnville
- Sisters: Johnnie Cripps, Dowelltown; Macon Aldridge, Virginia
- Seven Grandchildren
- One Step Grandchild
- Ten Great Grandchildren
- Five Great Great Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Dekalb Funeral Chapel
- Services: Monday, Oct. 21, 2002 at Dekalb Funeral Chapel
- Pallbearers: Terry Vaughn, Russ Mullen, Mike Hamby, David Wood, Jason George, Jason Wood and Derrick Wood.
Extracted from Smithville Review
Virginia LeFevre Gilbert
- Age: 50
- Died: May 20 1986-- Univ. Hospital (Birmingham, AL)
- Member of New Creation Fellowship(Birmingham)
- Secretary-Treasurer NAPHT
- Survivors:
- Sons: John Gilbert Jr. & George Gilbert both of Birmingham
- Daughter: Mrs. Sharron Lee, Birmingham
- Mother: Mrs. Louisa LeFevre Pedigo, Smithville
- Brother: George LeFevre, Smithville
- Two Grandchildren
- Pallbearers: Wayne Lane, Robert Kirby, Jim LeFever, Robert LeFever, Clyde Austin, John Gilbert Sr.
- Services: May 22 1986 Walker Funeral Home
- Officiating: Steve Jones & Billy Ray Panter
- Burial: LeFevre Cem.
Extracted from Smithville Review Wed May 28, 1986
Minnie Dell Gooch
- Age: 78
- Born: Nov. 27, 1923 in White Co. TN
- Died: Feb. 15, 2002
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Willie & Fannie Mae Luna England
- Husband: Sidney Allen Gooch
- Brother: Erbie England
- Daughter: Wanda Jean Cooper
- Survivors:
- Daughter: Melissa Charlen Gooch, St. George, Utah
- Son: Grady Allen Gooch, Arlington, TX
- Brother: Billy Joe England, Sparta, TN
- Two Grandchildren
- One Great Grandchild
- Arrangements:Thurman Funeral Home
- Services: 2 p.m. Feb. 17, 2002 at Thurman Funeral Home
- Burial: Spring Hill Cemetery
- Officiating: Bro. Don Howard
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Ina Felts Graham
- Age: 101
- Born: March 27, 1901 in Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: Sept 25, 2002 NHC of McMinnville
- Profession: Homemaker
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Hembrook 'Doc' Columbus Felts Sr. and Mary Caldonna Young
- Husbands: Charlie Ellis and Charlie Lee Graham
- Survivors:
- Dau & Son-in-law: Leah Maie Ellis Johnson and W. L Johnson, McMinnville;
- Sisters: Hazel Felts Adcock, Keltonburg; August Carman, McMinnville
- Five Grandchildren
- Four Great Grandchildren
- Four Great Great Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: Sept 28, 2002 1pm Hunter Funeral Home
- Burial: Old Zion Cem.
- Officiating: Fate Wilson
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Allie Dale Groom
- Born: Liberty, TN
- Age: 83
- Died: Sun., Nov 19, 2000, Skyline Medical Center, Nashville, TN
- Religious Affiliation: Member of Dale Wood Baptist(Nashville)
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Allie & Olive Bratten Groom
- Survivors:
- Sisters: Evelyn Walker, Brentwood; Jean Pistole, Anderson SC;
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: Walker Funeral Home, Smithville, TN
- Services:Graveside services 10 a.m. Wed. Nov 22, 2000
- Burial: Salem Cemtery, Liberty, TN
Extracted from The Tennessean
Mrs. Monies Anna Hailey
- Age: 92
- Born: Oct. 11, 1912
- Died: Jun. 26, 2005
- Religious Affiliation: Bildad Primitive Baptist Church
- Preceded in Death:
- Parents: E. S. and Myrtle Pritchett Frye
- Husband: Cordell Hailey
- Sister: Ina Maud Brewer
- Brother: Paul Frye
- Survivors:
- Son & Dau-in-law: Bobby & Dorene Hailey of Costa Mesa, CA
- Grandchildren: Laurie (Peter) Maly, Randy (Kim) Hailey and Jeffery (Jan) Hailey
- 4 great-grand-children
- Sister-in-law: Mildred Frye, Gordonsville, TN
- Niece: Sylvia (Al) Carl, Nashville
- Nephew: Kenneth (Sue) Frye,
Gordonsville.
- Arrangements: Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home
- Services: Tue., June 28, 2005 at 3 pm Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner
Funeral Home
- Burial: Crest Lawn Cemetery
- Officiating: Elder Ricky Arnold and Tommy Sacran
Extracted from The Tennessean
Emmitt Hancock
- Age: 71
- Born: Apr. 16 1934
- Died: Jun. 24, 2005
- Survivors:
- Children: Mamie Sweat, Jacqueline Tubbs, Anthony Hancock, Cynthia Hancock, Darla
Whitaker, Stephen Shaun Tubbs
- 18 grandchildren
- 22 great grandchildren
- Sister: Katherine Hall
- Brother: Billie Hancock
- Arrangements: LOVE-CANTRELL FUNERAL HOME
- Services: 1 p.m. June 27, 2005 at Love Cantrell Chapel
Extracted from The Tennessean
Dr. James William Hays
- Age: 73
- Born: Aug 8 1931
- Died: April 16, 2005
- Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian
- Survivors:
- Wife: Peggy Hays
- Sons: Bil and Steve Hays
- Daughter: Catherine Hays Zabriskie
- 5 Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Dekalb Funeral Chapel
- Services: Memorial visitation held on Fri. April 22, 2005 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel in
Smithville from 10:30 a.m. until 12 Noon
Extracted from The Tennessean
Charles Edward Hearn
- Age: 78
- Born: June 17 1926
- Died: June 4, 2005
- Preceded in Death: Madlyn Kennedy and Mildred Entrekin
- Wife: Katherine Paschall Hearn
- Grandchildren: Dana Carol Hearn, Robert Adam Hearn, Johnathan Charles Hearn
- Sisters:
- Survivors:
- Wife: Mattie Hobbs Hearn
- Sons & Dau-In-Laws: Don (Carol) Hearn, Joe (Tammie) Hearn, both of Alexandria, Ben
(Kathy) Hearn of Gordonsville
- Step-Children: Ruth (Chuck) Farmer, Donnie (Carol) Hobbs, both of Lebanon and Lynette
(Wayne) Beadle of Norene
- Grandchildren: Rob Hearn, Tim and Tyler Hearn, Mary Katherine Hearn, Brady and John
Bratten Hearn
- Step Grandchildren: Deanna (Eric) Purcell, Trey and Gabe Farmer, David (Leann) and
Tommy (Gaylynne) Beadle, April (Winston) Beard, Misti Hobbs, Heather (Stuart) Irby
- 12 Great Grandchildren
- Sister: Sue Ella Vantrease
- Arrangements: Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria
- Services: 3 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2005 at Anderson Funeral Home
- Burial: Hearn Hill Cemetery
- Officiating: Rev. Donald Owens and Rev. W.L. Baker
Extracted from The Tennessean
Grace Norene Hensley
- Age: 85
- Born: June 20, 1916, Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: Feb. 23, 2002, Cookeville Regional Medical Center
- Religious Affiliation: Cumberland Presbyterian Church
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Marshall & Norene Vantrease
- Aunt & Guardian: Nora Pointer
- Survivors:
- Husband: Claude Hensley, Cookeville
- Sons & Dau-In-Laws: Ron & Georgia Hensley, Cookeville; Harold Hensley, Sparta
- Grandchildren: Greg Hensley, Gary Hensley, Frankie Hensley, Kim Ficken
- Great Grandson: Garrison Hensley
- Arrangements: Whitson Funeral Home, Cookeville
- Services: Feb. 25, 2002, 1pm Cumberland Presbyterian Church
- Burial: Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens
- Officiating: Dr. Charles McCaskey
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Jessie Hill
- Died: Aug 17, 1984 Sunny Point Health Care Center
- Age: 84
- Survivors:
- Sons: Billy Joe Hill, Smithville; Clarence Ervin, Toy, Mich.
- Daughters: Mrs. Betty Gora, Smithville; Mrs. Bobbie Pack Smithville.
- Step Daughter: Mrs. Julie Lyle, Huntsville, AL
- Sister: Fannie Pack, Decatur, Ala.
- 24 Grandchildren
- 8 Great-Grandchildren
- 2 Great-Great Grandchildren
- Services: Aug 19 1984 Chapel of Walker Funeral Home
- Arrangements: Walker Funeral Home
- Officiating: Rev. Oscar Trainer
- Burial: Mt Holly Cemetery
- Pallbearers: Wayne Hill, Donald Hill, Wayne Pack, Gaylon Gora, Gene Ervin, Blair Parish.
Extracted from Smithville Review--Aug 1984
Edward Hobson
- Age: 89
- Born: Jul 21 1915
- Died: April 17, 2005
- U.S. Army WWII Veteran
- Religious Affiliation: Salem Baptist Church
- Survivors:
- Sons: Eddie (Jane) Hobson of Smithville, Ronnie Hobson of Crossville
- Granddaughters: Bekki Hobson Patton of Crossville and Edie Hobson of Atlanta, GA
- 2 Great Grandchildren:
- Half-sisters: Gloria (Edward) Hale of Liberty, Mary Herbert and Jo Hobson of
Nashville, Judy Sandlin of Alexandria
- Brothers:
- Arrangements: Dekalb Funeral Chapel
- Services: Wed., Apr 20, 2005 at 3 p.m., at DeKalb Funeral Chapel
- Burial: Salem Cemetery
- Officiating: Bro. Bill Robertson and Dr. Don Mathis
Extracted from The Tennessean
William Robert Hudgens
- Age: 90
- Born: Oct. 20, 1912, White Co. TN
- Died: May 19, 2003
- Profession: Owner of Hudgens Radio, TV and Appliance Store
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: William Hampton & Lee Ella Cummings Hudgens
- Survivors:
- Wife: Margaret Fraiser Hudgens, Sparta;
- Daughter & Son-In-Law: Kay & Carl Ballinger, Sparta; Gail & Noval Webb, Smithville
- Brother: Jim Hudgens, Sparta
- Sister: Frances Swift, Dalton, GA
- Eight Grandchildren
- 13 Great Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: May 21, 2003, 2pm, First United Methodist Church
- Burial: Highland Cem.
- Officiating: Susan Gardner & Ross Cardwell
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Allie Irene Jackson
- Age: 95
- Born: Dec. 23, 1907 Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: June 13, 2003, River Park Hospital, McMinnville
- Profession: Retired from Cotton Mill(worked in the spinner room.)
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Thomas Jefferson Jackson & Martha Henderson
- Survivors:
- Brother: Hobert E. Jackson, McMinnville
- Sister: Letha Poore, McMinnville.
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: High Funeral Home, McMinnville
- Services: June 15, 2003
- Burial: Indian Mound Cemetery
- Officiating: Calvin Wigley and Roland Sharp
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Covita Burrus Jackson
- Age: 79
- Died: Sept. 28, 2003 Cookeville Regional Medical Center
- Preceded in death by:
- Parents: Luther & Estelle Brantley Burrus
- Brothers: L.T. Burrus and Delmus Burrus
- Grandson: Darryl Oakley
- Survivors:
- Husband: O. M. Jackson, Sparta
- Daughter and Son-In-Law: Judy and Joe Oakley, Sparta
- Grandsons and their Wives: Joe Derrick & Shanna Oakley, Smithville; Daren & Tabitha Oakley, McMinnville
- Sister: Anita Swindle, Tiptonville
- Brother: Luther Burrus, Memphis
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
- Services: Oct. 1, 2003 1 pm Peeled Chestnut Methodist Church
- Burial: Peeled Chestnut Cemetery
- Officiating: Bro. Tommy Davis and Bro. Craig Mahler
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Maude Exum Jones
- Age: 94
- Born: Dec 17, 1907, Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: June 13, 2002, Life Dare Center of Sparta
- Profession: Homemaker
- Religious Affiliation:
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Ike & Mary Coleman Exum
- Husband: Charlie Jefferson Jones
- Survivors:
- Daughters & Son-In-Laws: Treva & John Rice, Nashville; Jewell and Fed Jones, Sparta; Billy & Elvis Masters, Sparta; Pearl & Charles Luna, Sparta; Charlen & Roy Farley, Sparta
- Sons & Dau-In-Law: Fred & Joan Jones, Sparta; Howard & Wanda Jones
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: June 15, 2002 1 pm Hunter Funeral Home
- Burial: Old Zion Cem.
- Officiating: Tommy Lee Davis
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Ralph Edward Jones
- Age: 76
- Born: Jan 18, 1926, Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: Aug. 15, 2002
- Profession: Carpet Layer & Electrician
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Charlie Waymon & Mary Alice Elrod Jones
- Brother: Rex Jones
- Sister: Marie Cortley
- Survivors:
- Wife: Nora D. Jones, Sparta
- Dau & Son-In-Law: Karen & Gerald Cantrell, Sparta
- Grand Daughters: Michelle Wilhite and husband Paul; Kimberly Cantrell, all of Sparta
- Brother: Fred Jones
- Sister & Bro-In-Law: Linda & Thomas Smith, Sparta; Charlie Mae and Boyd Maxwell, Smithville
- Several Nieces and Nephews
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: Aug 18, 2002 2pm Hunter Funeral Home
- Burial: Oaklawn Cem.
- Officiating: Paul Taylor
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Lucy Judkins
- Age: 80
- Died: Aug 14 1984 Dekalb Gen. Hospital
- Survivors:
- Daughters: Ms. Johnnie Warren, Nashville; Mrs Gladys Vickers, Jacksonville, Texas; Mrs Fay Vandergriff, Dowelltown
- Brother: Raymond Anderson, Brush Creek
- Step-Sister: Mrs. Allie Moore Judkins, McMinnville
- 6 Grandchildren
- 3 Great-Grandchildren
- Pallbearers: Bobby Vickers, Bradley Vickers, Tony Warren, Aaron Warren, John Anderson, Tim Warren.
- Services: Aug 16 1984 Chapel of Walker Funeral Home
- Officiating; Dr. Bill Palmiter, Tony Warren & Marion Smith
- Burial: Mt Holly Cem.
Extracted from Smithville Review--Aug 1984
Robbie Lillian Davis Knowles
- Age: 98
- Born: October 28, 1905 in Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: Sunday, March 14, 2004 in McMinnville, Warren Co., TN
- Religious Affiliation: Church of Christ
- Preceded in Death By:
- Husbands: Reafer Vanderpool and Elbert Knowles
- Daughter: Reva Pedigo
- Parents: Pope P. & Era Emily Davis
- Survivors:
- Daughters & Son-In-Laws : Loyce & Charlie Bradshaw, Lebanon; Joyce & Bob Badger, Lebanon
- Son & Dau.-In-Law: Ralph & Dorothy Vanderpool, Pulaski TN
- Sister: Mary Frances Brady, Nashville
- Brother: Jack Davis, Nashville
- Seven Grandchildren
- Nine Gr-Grandchildren
- Arrangements:High's Chapel McMinnville, TN
- Services: March 17, 2004 2pm
- Burial: Whorton Springs Cem. Dekalb Co. TN
- Officiating: Jimmy Knowles
Extracted from Your Community Shopper(Ardmore, TN)
Bertha Lawrence
- Age: 93
- Born: Jun 11, 1910 in Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: Aug. 1, 2003 Life Care Center, Sparta
- Profession: Homemaker
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Will & Minerva Cantrell Lawrence
- Survivors:
- Sisters: Lucille Elkins, Sparta; Mary Lou Hayes, Centertown
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: Aug. 3, 2003 2pm
- Burial: Highland Cemetery
- Officiating: Don Burns
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Sarah Frances Lawrence
- Age: 80
- Born: April 4 1925
- Died: August 13, 2005
- Religious Affiliation:
- Preceded in Death:
- Survivors:
- Sons & Daus-In-Law: Steve and Barbara Lawrence of Signal Mountain, TN, Dave and Kathy
Lawrence Alexandria, TN
- Grandchildren: Brett (Anne) Lawrence of Signal Mountain, TN, Garth Lawrence of
Atlanta, GA, Dana (Eric) Helfin and Blake Lawrence both of Alexandria, TN;
- Great Grandchildren: Rebecca, Catherine, Grace and Stephen Lawrence
- Sister: Evelyn Bogle of Alexandria, TN
- Arrangements: Avant Funeral Home
- Services: Alexandria Church of Christ on Tue., Aug. 16, 2005 at 11 a.m.
- Burial: Interment Hillview Memorial Cemetery in Alexandria, TN
- Officiating: Trey Helton
Extracted from The Tennessean
Doctor Harrison League
- Age: 97
- Died: Dec 13, 1986 Cookeville Gen. Hospital
- World War I Veteran
- American Legion Member
- Mason
- Member of Silver Point Church of Christ
- Preceded in death by Wife, Ethel Ferrell League
- Survivors:
- Daughter: Mary G. Carr, Nashville
- Sister: Mamie New, Indiana
- 12 Grandchildren
- Services Dec 18, 1986 Silver Point Church of Christ
- Military Rites at Gravesite
- Officiating: Dennis Michael Crowder
- Burial: Silver Point Church of Christ Cem.
Extracted from Smithville Review--Dec 1986
Maureen Austin Lefevre
- Age: 92
- Born: May 5, 1910 in Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: Feb. 28, 2003
- Residence: Smithville
- Profession: Beautician
- Religious Affiliation: First Baptist(Smithville)
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Almon C. & Betty Lena Maynard Austin
- Husband: Clyde Lee Lefevre
- Sisters: Adele Love, Auda Frances Watson, Reba Padgett
- Brothers: Olm Austin, Ray Austin, Ammon Austin, Drake Austin and Paul Austin
- Survivors:
- Son & Dau-In-Law: Clyde Austin and Carol Lefevre, Michigan
- Sister-In-Laws: Katherine Elkins Austin, Maryville; Reba Bumbalough, Sparta; Gerta Holman Austin, Sparta; Ruth Austin, Nashville; Eloise Austin, Mississippi
- Grandchildren: Craig A. Lefevre and wife Tracey, Cookeville; Zachary L. Lefevre and wife Verity, Romania; William D. Lefevre, Bristol; Amanda F. Lefevre, Garden City, Michigan
- Arrangements: Thurman Funeral Home
- Services: March 2, 2003, 3pm Chapel of Thurman Funeral Home
- Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery
- Officiating: Bro. ELmore Judd
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
William Norman Luna
- Age: 81
- Born: May 6, 1922 in Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: Nov. 18, 2003
- U.S. Air Force during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
- He had been a chemist with Olin Chemical Company
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Samuel Douglas & Tinnie England Luna
- Survivors:
- Daughters: Donna Kay Luna, AL; Debra Luna AL
- Brother: Roston Luna, of Sparta, TN
- Arrangements: Thurman Funeral Home Chapel
- Services: 11 a.m., Nov. 22, 2003
- Burial: Taylor’s Providence Cemetery
- Officiating: Bro. Alton Colwell
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Gracie Lee Mathis
- Age: 96
- Died: Sept. 11, 2003
- Religious Affiliation: Member of Cave Springs Missionary Baptist
- Preceded in Death By:
- Husband: Artie Mathis
- Parents: Ernest & Minnie Adamson Owens
- Son: Owen Mathis
- Sister: Gertrude Hale
- Survivors:
- Daughters: Caroly Lavelle Mathis, Juanita(Cappie) Hale, Liberty, TN
- Grandson: Pat Mathis, Shelbyville, TN
- Dau-in-Law: Perrie Jane Mathis, Shelbyville, TN
- 1 gr granddaughter, 1 step gr-granddaughter & 1 gr gr granddaughter
- Arrangements: Dekalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, TN
- Services: Sunday, Sept 14, 2003 at Cave Springs Missionary Baptist Church
- Burial: Sycamore Cemetery
Extracted from The Tennessean
Ada Pack
- Died: June 21, 1982 Smithville
- Age: 84
- Survivors:
- Sons: J. W. Pack, Smithville; Grady Pack, Smithville
- Sisters: Mrs. Jessy Hill, Smithville; Mrs. Fannie Pack of Alabama.
- Six Grandchildren
- Six Great-Grandchildren
- Six Step Great-Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Walker Funeral Home
- Officiating: Bro. Bob Jones
- Burial: Mt Holly Cemetery
- Pallbearers: Kenneth Pack, Jerry Pack, Donny Pack, Michael Pack, Johnny Pack, Jackie Ervin.
Extracted from Smithville Review--June 1982
Forest Pack
- Age: 88
- Died: Dec 17, 1986 Clinton, Ohio
- Native of Dekalb Co. TN
- Survivors:
- Wife: Rowena Pack, Clinton, Ohio
- Sons: Grady Pack, Smithville; J. W. Pack, Smithville; Richard Pack, Clinton, Ohio
- 8 Grandchildren
- 14 Great-Grandchildren
Extracted from Smithville Review--Dec 1986
Velna Louise Brady Pollard
- Age: 57
- Died: July 1, 2002 at home in Smithville
- Profession: Retired Kingston Factory Worker
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: James Martin Brady & Mildred Naomi Young
- Survivors:
- Husband: Robert Eugene Pollard, Smithville.
- Daughter & Son-in-law: Ronica & Brad Evans, Smithville
- Sons: Jason and James Pollard, Smithville
- Grandson: Brady Evans, Smithville
- Granddaughter: Neely Evans, Smithville
- Sisters & Bro-in-laws: Ruth Young, Sparta; Dora & David Pollard, Sparta; Joenna & Ricky Luna, Sparta; Jean Margeson, Sparta;
- Brothers & Sis-in laws: Martin Franklin & Donna Brady, Dade City, Fla.; Garlen Brady, Joe Brady and Eddie Dean Brady, all of Sparta.
- Several Nieces, Nephews, Uncles, Aunts and a hose of friends.
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville
- Services: July 3, 2002 Hensley Chapel
- Burial: Young Cemetery
- Officiating: Bro. Dennis & Bro. Lewis Young.
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Josie Puckett
- Age: 86
- Born: Sept 28, 1917 in DeKalb Co. TN
- Died: July 27, 2004
- Profession: Homemaker
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Wilson & Mettie Staley
- Husband: Casto Puckett
- Dau-In-Law: Donaree Puckett
- Grandson: Jeff Garrett
- Sister: Rubye Caldwell
- Brothers: Dale Staley, Dan Staley
- Survivors:
- Son: Morris Puckett of Sparta
- Dau & Son-in-law: Marie & Glynn Webb, Hilda & Keith Garrett, Carolyn & Jerry Tramel, Gail Kirksey(all of Smithville) Bettye & J. W. Pollard of Sparta
- Sisters: Sue Ramsey & Sue Wells, Smithville
- Sister-in-law: Wilma Staley, Smithville
- Eight Grandchildren: Nena Daily and husband Dan, Scott Garrett and wife Kelly, Dr. Todd Webb, Tina Puckett, Chris Tramel and wife Bethany, Josh Tramel, Graden Kirksey, Martha Kirksey
- Seven Great Grandchildren: Claire Garrett, Aaron Puckett, Austin Garrett, Sloane Garrett, Kaitlyn Daily, Samuel Daily, and Anna Webb
- Arrangements: DeKalb Funeral Chapel
- Services: July 29, 2004, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel
- Burial: DeKalb Memorial Gardens
- Officiating: Rev. Donnie Kelly
obit published in Sparta Expositor
Mrs. Bonnie Putty
- Died: June 18, 1982 Sunny Point Heath Care Center
- Survivors:
- Sons: Billy, Lebanon; Jimmy Lewis, Smithville; Leonard, New Palestine, Indiana
- Daughters: Ruth Malone, Rt 2 Liberty; Mrs Mary Ray, Lancaster
- Brothers: George, Logan and Carr Malone, Buffalo Valley
- Sisters: Mrs. Allie Whitehead, Plant City, Florida; Mrs Bobby Scarlett, Cookeville; Mrs. Ruby Christina, Mrs. Ada Tucker & Mrs. Katherine Charmbers, Buffalo Valley
- 13 Grandchildren
- 14 Great-Grandchildren
- Services: June 19, 1982 Avant Funeral Home
- Officiating: Rev Charles Olsen & Rev Arthur Redmon
- Burial: Gordonsville Cemetery
Extracted from Smithville Review--June 1982
Jean Roberts
- Age: 70
- Died: Dec 10, 2002
- Profession: Self-Employed Antique Dealer & Former owner of Smithville Auto Supply
- Religious Affiliation: University Heights Baptist Church
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: William Alfred & Martha Thomas Mitchell
- Brothers: L. E. Mitchell and James T. Mitchell
- Survivors:
- Son: John Roberts, Walling
- Sisters: Bonnie Broadway, Cookeville; Lorine Byrd, California; Reba Raymaker, Nashville
- Brother: Bill Mitchell, Nashville
- One Grandchild
- Arrangements: Dekalb Funeral Chapel
- Services: Dec 12, 2002 7pm
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Mae Luna Robinson
- Age: 88
- Born: July 28, 1915, Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: Oct. 7, 2003.
- Profession: homemaker
- Preceded in Death by:
- Parents: Charlie D. & Lela Jane Steele Luna.
- Husband: William Savage Robinson
- Sons: Gene Robinson, Hebron Robinson and David Robinson
- Son-in-law: James Holman
- Sister: Ann Turner
- Brothers: Ernest Luna, Monroe Luna and Reed Luna.
- Survivors :
- Daughters: Ruby F. Holman, Quebeck; Rose Brown, Sparta; Thelma Spears and her husband Guan, Sparta
- Son: Douglas Robinson and wife, Naomi, Tunnel Hill, GA
- Daughters-in-law: Rosell Robinson, Sparta; Bessie Robinson, Gainsboro
- Sisters: Virgie Lewis, of Quebeck; Ruby Turner, Sparta; Betty Stacy and Pearl Turner, Sparta
- 15 grandchildren
- 22 great grandchildren
- one great-great grandchild
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: Oct. 9, 2003 1pm at Johnson Chapel Baptist Church
- Burial: Johnson Chapel Cemetery
- Officiating: David Lee England, James Rittenberry and Jamie Spears
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Mary Lou Robinson
- Age: 89
- Died: May 22, 2002
- Profession: For many years was secretary at Johnson Chapel Freewill Baptist
- Religious Affiliation: Johnson Chapel Freewill Baptist
- Preceded in Death By:
- Husband: Jess L. Robinson
- Parents: James & Kallie Jackson Robinson
- Daughter: Shirley Foutch
- Son-In-Law: Waylon Foutch
- Sisters: Pauline Billings, Auda Maynard, Bill Demple Maynard, Sally Cantrell and Edith Cantrell
- Great Grandson: Christopher Herron
- Survivors:
- Grandson(& his spouse): Ricky & Barbara Jean Foutch, Gallatin
- Granddaughter(& his spouse): Waylonette & Stan Lee Trout, Sparta
- Great Grandchildren: Melissa Herrron, Sparta; Brittany & Jessica Foutch, and Ricky Dewayne Foutch II, Gallatin
- Sister: Gative Griffin, Smithville
- Brothers: Wilbrun & Reece Looney, Sparta
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
- Services: May 25, 2002 2 pm. Johnson Chapel Church
- Burial: Johnson Chapel Cemetery
- Officiating: Bro. Gary Farris and Bro. David Wilson
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
William Savage Robinson
- Age: 96
- Born: Sept 10, 1906, Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: Jan 22, 2003m Life Care Center of Spart
- Profession: Minister
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Jim and Gracey West Robinson
- Sons: Gene Robinson, Hebron Robinson, David Robinson
- Son-In-Law: James Holman
- Survivors:
- Wife: Vera Mae Robinson, Sparta
- Daughter & Son-In-Law: Ruby F. Holman, Quebeck; Rose Brown, Sparta; Thelma & Guan Spears, Sparta
- Son & Dau-In-Law: Douglas and Naomi Robinson, Tunnel Hill, GA
- Brother: Jim Robinson, Sparta
- Sister: Sally Goodwin, Murfreesboro
- Dau-In Law: Rosell Robinson, Sparta; Bessie Robinson, Gainesboro
- 15 Grandchildren
- 19 Great Grandchildren
- One Great Great Grandchild
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: Jan 25 2003 11am at Johnson Chapel Baptist Church
- Burial: Johnson Chapel Cemetery
- Officiating: David Lee England and Fate Wilson
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Estelle Nixon Scott
- Age: 84
- Born: July 19 1923
- Died: June 22, 2005
- Preceded in Death:
- Husband: Jack Scott
- Son: Rex Scott
- Sister: Opal Kyle
- Survivors:
- Nephew: Waylon and Melissa Kyle of Temperance Hall, TN
- Niece: Jim and Jeanette Graves of Beaumont, TX
- Uncle: Toy Nixon of Temperance Hall, TN
- Aunt: Sadie Trusty of Riddleton, TN
- Arrangements: Bass Funeral Homes
- Services: 1 p.m., Sat., June 25, 2005, Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes
- Burial: Gordonsville Cemetery
- Officiating: Bro. Dickie Johnson
Extracted from The Tennessean
Clara Mae Sherrel Simpson
- Age: 86
- Born: Nov. 11, 1916, Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: April 29, 2003, White Co. Community Hospital
- Profession: Secretary at Simpson
- Religious Affiliation:
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: David & Kate Sherrell
- Husband: Norman Simpson
- Son: Harry James Simpson
- Daughter: Kay Snodgrass
- Four Granddaughters
- Two Brothers
- Survivors:
- Daughter & Son-in-law: Janette & Ed Phifer, Sparta
- Sons & Dau-In-Law: Mason & Jeanne Simpson, Sparta; Arthur & Pat Simpson, Sparta
- Step Son: Jim Simpson, Wilkebarre, PA
- 12 Grandchildren
- 8 Great Grandchildren
- 1 Great Great Grandchild
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: May 2, 2003 11am First United Methodist
- Burial: Old Zion Cem.
- Officiating: Susan Gardner, Fate Wilson and Jerry Barnwell
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Roy Hollis Slager
- Age: 66
- Born: May 7 1938
- Died: April 26, 2005
- Survivors:
- Wife: Judy Clayborn Slager(of 45 yrs)
- Son & Dau in law: Dennis and Teresa Slager, Alexandria, TN
- Granddaughter: Holly Slager and her husband Cory Vickers, Dowelltown, TN
- Grandson: Jon Slager, Alexandria, TN
- Sister: Helen Nixon, Smithville, TN
- Brother and Sister-in-law: Doyle & Gail Slager of Smithville, TN
- Arrangements: Avant Funeral Home
- Services: Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 1 p.m Avant Funeral Home
- Burial: Hillview Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, TN
- Officiating: Bro. Elmer Ellis, Jr., Bro. Doyle Slager and Rev. Donnie Kelly
Extracted from The Tennessean
Oma Herron Slatton
- Age: 64
- Born: Aug. 27, 1937, Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: Feb. 6, 2002, River Park Hospital
- Profession: Retired Carrier & Former NASA employee
- Religious Affiliation: Unity Church of Christ
- Preceded in Death By:
- Brothers: Walter Bill Herron, Carrol Herron, Doug Herron
- Sisters: Blaine Dobbs & Mary Sue Seals
- Survivors:
- Husband: Teddy Slatton, McMinnville
- Daughter & Son-in-law: Cherly S. Templeton & Keith Volchko, McMinnville
- Son & Dau-In-Law: Max E. & Tammi Slatton, McMinnville
- Sister: Florene Lynn, McMinnville
- Brother: Willie C. Herron, Nebraska
- Grandchildren: Zachary Templeton, T. Y. Slatton, Mathew Templeton, Sara Templeton
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home(McMinnville)
- Services: Feb. 10, 2002 2pm Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home
- Burial: Unity Cem.
- Officiating: Ron Martin
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Sarah "Linda" Jones Smith
- Age: 79
- Died: May 22, 2003, Life Care Center of Sparta
- Profession: Purchasing agent at Cumberland Swan Drug
- Religious Affiliation: Peeled Chestnut Church
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Charlie Waymon & Mary Alice Elrod Jones
- Sister: Marie Kortley
- Brothers: Rex Jones and Ralph Jones
- Survivors:
- Husband: Thomas W. Smith, Sparta
- Step-son: Maurice Smith, Hermitage
- Step-Grandchildren: Kellie Dodson, Bell Buckle; Kevin Smith, Hermitage
- Step-Great Grandchildren: Dillon and Karley Dodson, Bell Buckle
- Brother: Fred Jones, Sparta
- Sister: Charlie Mae Maxwell, Smithville
- Nieces: Sammie Ray Maxwell, Smithville; Tommie Tegos, Nashville
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
- Services: May 24, 2003 1 pm Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
- Burial: Peeled Chestnut Cem.
- Officiating: Bro. Tommy Davis
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Herbert Brown Thompson
- Age: 91
- Born: July 6, 1911, Dekalb Co., TN
- Died: Feb 3, 2003 Life Care Center, Sparta
- Profession: Livestock Dealer & Farmer
- Preceded in Death By:
- Wife: Elizabeth Cole Thompson
- Parents: William Cleveland and Ollie Thurman Thompson
- Survivors:
- Daughter & Son-in-law: Jane Bohannon, Sparta; Mary & Bobby Jack Jones, Sparta
- Son & Dau-In-Law: Billy & Martha Thompson, Westland, MI
- Brother: Hubert Thompson, Sparta
- Sisters: Nettye Howard, Indiana; Jesse Lowery, Indiana; Pearl Spitzer, Indiana; Jo Dickey, Indiana; Alvesta Woodall, Nashville
- Six Grandchildren: Pat Thompson, Abby Anderson, Todd Bohannon, Joey Thompson, Jayson Bumbalough and Mary Beth Jones
- Six Great Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: Feb. 6, 2003, 11am Mt Gilead Methodist Church
- Burial: Mt. Gilead Cem.
- Officiating: Kenneth Clayton
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Emma L. Turner
- Age: 81
- Died: Mon. Nov 10, 2003
- Religious Affiliation: Mt. Hope Baptist Church
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Shelia & Lou Cantrell Luna
- Brothers: Magness, Brackett, and Marshall Luna
- Sisters: Martha Judkins, Mary Edge & Dollie Frances Luna
- Survivors:
- Husband: T. Z. Turner
- Daughter & Son-In-Law: Dennis & Lenda Rigsby, Smithville
- Grandchildren: Shannon(Dale) Garner, Morrison; Tommy(Karen) Rigsby, Smithville
- Four Great Grandchildren
- Brother: Tom Luna, Smithville
- Several Nieces & Nephews and caregiver Teresa Tucker, Smithville
- Arrangements: Dekalb Funeral Chapel
- Services: Wed. Nov. 12, 2003 Dekalb Funeral Chapel
- Burial: Jefferson Cem.
- Officiating: Bro. Gary McBride
Extracted from Smithville Review
Ova Steele Vinson
- Age: 88
- Born: Aug. 4, 1914, White Co., TN
- Died: April 19, 2003, Baptist Dekalb Hospital
- Profession: Homemaker
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Ben & Bertha Hicks Steele.
- Grandson: Phillip Randall Exum
- Sisters: Evie Holland, Dovie Griffin, Dolly Holland
- Brothers: Leonard, Ben thomas and Otis Steele.
- Survivors:
- Daughters & Son-In-Laws: Barbara & Billy Joe Goodwin, Sparta; Evelyn & ROyce Exum, Sparta
- Son & Dau-In-Law: Jerry & Wanda Vinson
- 10 Grandchildren(& spouses): Chis & Gina Goodwin, Cleveland; Cynthia & Jim Corder, Lisa & Larry Frazier, Marla & Wayne Dodson, Cathy & Lance Brown, Melissa and Eddie Cole and Kathy Kirby, All of Sparta.
- Sisters: Daisy Stone, Sparta; Jane Graves, Sparta
- 16 Great Grandchildren
- Five Great Grandchildren
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: April 22, 2003 2 pm Hunter Funeral Home
- Burial: Peeled Chestnut Cem.
- Officiating: J. R. Nabors and Thomas Davis
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Opal Odell Petty Waggoner
- Age: 70
- Died: Oct 29, 2002 Baptist Dekalb Hospital
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Homer and Zelma Colwell Petty
- Husbands: Roscoe Waggoner
- Brothers: Grover "Buddy" Petty, John Petty and Junior Petty.
- Survivors:
- Daughters & Son-In-Law: Dorothy & Harold Bratcher, Smithville; Judy Ann Waggoner, Smithville; Opal & Danny Parker, Smithville
- Two Sons & Dau-In-Law: James & Sherian Waggoner, Smithville; Jesse & Rita Waggoner, Carthage
- Eight Grandchildren
- 4 Great Grandchildren
- Sisters: Lera Tisdale, Smithville; Virginia Rich, Sparta
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
- Services: Nov. 1, 2002 11am New West Point Free Will Baptist Church
- Burial: Petty Cem.
- Officiating: Royce Moore
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Nancy Walls
- Died: Dec 21 1986 at McMinnville Health Care Center
- Age: 78
- Dekalb Co. TN Native
- Parents: Mount & Dollie Mullican Fuson(both deceased)
- Survivors:
- Son: Paul Walls, Smithville
- Daughter: Dorothy Rogers, Smartt Station
- Grandchildren: Robin Cripps, Tracy & John Walls, Smithville
- Pallbearers: J. B. Taylor, V. L. Wilson, Terry, Wayne Charles & David Robinson
- Services: Dec 23 1986 Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
- Officiating: Charles Olson & Oscar Trainer
- Burial: Whorton Springs Cemetery
Extracted from Smithville Review--Dec 1986
Gene M. Webb
- Age: 77
- Died: Oct. 10, 2003 at his Smithville residence
- Religious Affiliation: Webbs Chapel Methodist Church
- Founder & owner of Flatwoods Nursery
- Former employee of Haley Nursery Company
- Service manager at Amonette Nixon Chevrolet from 1968 to 1977
- U.S. Army veteran of World War II
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Herbert and Sara Jane Bain Webb
- Sisters, Christine Magness, Irene Webb, Prudell Judkins and Betty Jo Little
- Grandson: Chris Webb
- Survivors:
- Wife: Rubye Webb
- Sons and daughters-in-law: Larry & Jackie Webb and Dwayne & Modena Webb, all of Smithville
- Grandchildren: Brad Webb, Lauren Rogers & Allison Rogers, all of Smithville; Craig Rogers, Jackson
- Brothers: Edwin Webb & Glynn Webb, Smithville; Smith Webb, McMinnville
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
- Services: Oct. 13, 2003 at 1 p.m. at Love-Cantrell Smithville Chapel
- Burial: DeKalb Memorial Gardens
- Officiating: Bratten Tucker
Extracted from Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Oct. 12, 2003
Mary Lillian Jones Webb
- Age: 85
- Resident of Gath Community
- Died Sat. May 24, 1986 Dekalb Gen. Hospital
- Native of Dekalb Co TN
- Religious Affiliation: Providence Baptist Church
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Bethel & Zadie Heldreth Adamson
- 1st Husband: Callie Jones Died in 1957
- 2nd Husband: James E. Webb Died in 1978
- Survivors:
- Niece: Mrs. Sue Conger, Smithville
- Nephews: Earl & Norm Adamson, McMinnville
- Sister-in-Law: Mrs Idella Adamson, McMinnville
- Officiating: Brownie Smith & Dennie Moore
- Services: Chapel of McMinnville Funeral Home Mon. May 26th
- Burial: Providence Cemetery
Extracted from Smithville Review Wed. May 28, 1986
Joeddie Exum West
- Age: 61
- Born: July 12, 1940 Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: April 10, 2002, Cookeville Regional Medical Center
- Profession: Housewife
- Religious Affiliation:
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: John Henry & Rebecca Bussell Exum
- Survivors:
- Husband: Stuart Butler, Sparta
- Aunts: Lona Stover, Baxter; Maude Jone, Sparta
- Several Cousins, Nieces and Nephews
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: April 13, 2002 2 pm
- Burial: Old Zion Cem.
- Officiating: Fate Wilson
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Sarah Hazel Cantrell Williams
- Age: 87
- Born: May 8, 1914, Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: Jan. 25, 2002, residence in McMinnville
- Profession: Seamstress & Housewife
- Religious Affiliation: Freewill Baptist Church
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Jessie Dee & Lettie Jane Mooneyham Bozarth
- Husbands: Kelly Cantrell and Toy Williams
- Daughter: Georgia Helen Cantrell Clouse Hobbs
- Step Daughter: Mary Ellen Cooke
- Survivors:
- Son & Dau-In-Law: Charles K. & Shirley Cantrell, McMinnville
- Stepsons(& Spouses): Jim & Sue Williams, Vervilla; Vernon & June Williams, Miami, Oklahoma
- Brother & Sister-In-Law: Charles H. & Frances Bozarth, Nashville
- Special Friend: Mary Jane Morris, McMinnville
- 14 Grandchildren
- Several Great Grandchildren and Several Great Great Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home(McMinnville)
- Services: Jan. 27, 2002 1pm
- Burial: Peeled Chestnut Cem.
- Officiating: Dennis Deweese
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Evelyn Turner Young
- Age: 59
- Died: Aug. 29, 2003
- Profession: Respiratory technician at River Park Hospital
- Religious affiliation: Johnson Chapel Free Will Baptist Church
- Preceded in death by:
- Mother: Josephine Eubanks Hicks
- Survivors:
- Daughter and Son-In-Law: Teresa and Tony Hutchings, Smithville
- Grandchildren: Brandon and Brooke Hutchings, Smithville
- Father and his wife: Earl and Faye Longmier, Knoxville
- Brothers and their spouses: Raymond & Debbie Longmier, Cleveland; George Edward Longmier, Cleveland; Glen Earl Longmier, Dyersburg; Danny & Twila Longmier, Texas; Roger Longmier,Texas
- Sisters: Peggy Stusse, Knoxville; Rita Book & Bridgett Longmier, all of Texas
- Nine special friends: Earnest Young, Bill Poss, Bobby Rice, Tina Puckett, Carrie Geer, Tonya Keaton, Faye Hutchings, Dalphine Garrett and Brian Swearengen
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell Funeral Home McMinnville
- Services: Aug. 31, 2003 1:30pm at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
- Burial: Peeled Chestnut Cemetery
- Officiating: Bro. Tommy Davis officiated
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Harold Eugene Young
- Age: 66
- Born: Dec. 30, 1936 in Dekalb Co. TN
- Died: Aug 16, 2003, White Co. Community Hospital
- Profession: Mechanic(Retired from Goodyear)
- Religious Affiliation: Member Indian Mound Baptist Church
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Oscar W. & Ollie Mae Adcock Young
- Brothers: Calbert and Barnett Young
- Sister: Ruth Adcock Taylor
- Survivors:
- Wife: Elsie Graham Young
- Sons & Dau-In-Law: Ricky Young, Sparta; Mark & Sylvia Young, Lebanon
- Daughter & Son-In-Law: Tina & Ray Murdock, Sparta
- Three Children adopted by heart: Jennifer Teagues, Texas; Allyson Eakes, Old Hickory; Steve Cross, Lebanon
- Grandsons: Grant, Chad & Harrison Young, Lebanon
- Granddaughters: Allyson and Jennifer Murdock, Sparta
- Sisters & Bro-In-Law: Edmonda & Howard Stephens, Sparta; Clayton Cope, Sparta; Dora & Dan Cummings, Sparta
- Brothers & Sis-In-Law: Carl & Charlotte Young, Santa Barbara CA; Oscar Young Jr., Sparta; Brassie Young, Sparta
- Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, other relatives and friends.
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: Aug. 19, 2003 11am at Hunter Funeral Home
- Burial: Mt. Gilead Cem.
- Officiating: Glynn Love, Mike Clayborn, and David Frazier
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
James Amerce Young
- Age: 88
- Died: Nov 3, 2003
- Religious Affiliation: Baptist Church(Young Bend)
- Preceded in Death By:
- Brother: Bernell Young
- Sisters: Laura Prater, Bessie Adcock, Carrie Hutchings, Letha Raymond, Estell Poss, Henry Luna, Mamie Knowles & Ewna Cantrell.
- Survivors:
- Wife: Edith L. V. Young
- Sons and Dau In Laws: Talmage & Bobbie Young, Smithville; Anthony & Patricia Young, Smithville
- Dau & Son in Law: Judy & John Green, Smithville
- Granddaughter & her spouse: Jayrah & Wade Humphrey, Walling
- Gr Granddaughter: McKennah Humphrey
- Arrangements: Dekalb Funeral Home
- Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003
- Burial: Jefferson Cemetery
Extracted from Southern Standard
Reece Carson Young
- Age: 76
- Died: March 25, 2002, St Thomas Hospital, Nashville
- Profession: Farmer
- Religious Affiliation: Baptist
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Zollie & Rebbie Luna Young
- Sister: Ruth Billings
- Brother: Thurman Young
- Survivors:
- Wife: Robbie Fuson Young, Smithville
- Brother: Virtresse Young, Memphis
- Sisters: Julia Robinson, Smithville; Arlen Rickmand, Smyrna; Hilda Billings, Michigan; Helen Judkins, Michigan
- Several Nieces and Nephews
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell Funeral Home(Smithville)
- Services: March 27, 2002, 1pm, Love-Cantrell Chapel
- Burial: Peeled Chestnut Cemetery
- Officiating: Bro. Barney Rickman and Bro. Gary Rickman
Extracted from Sparta Expositor
Versie Pauline Young
- Age: 82
- Born: March 14, 1920
- Died: May 21, 2002 at NHC Healthcare
- Religious Affiliation Mt. View Baptist Church
- Profession: homemaker
- Preceded in Death by:
- Parents: Doc and Cynthia Simmons Pollard
- Husband: David Young
- Survivors:
- Son & Daughter-in-law: Norman and Mary Young,Nashville
- Daughter & Son-in-law: Delena and Gary Sellers,Smithville
- 6 grandchildren:Byron Young, Alabama; David Young, Nashville; Paula Tindall, Maryville; Timothy & Mallorie Vanderpool, Smithville; Angie Skaggs, Texas
- 4 great grandchildren: Jordan Tindall, Maryville; Kasey, Erin and A.J. Richie, all of Texas
Arrangements: Love-Cantrell Funeral Home(Smithville)
Services: May 24, 2002, at Love-Cantrell Chapel(Smithville)
Officiating: Bro. Dennis Wood & Bro. Robert Pollard
Extracted from Obit appearing in the Sparta Expositor May 2002
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