Obits--Van Buren Co. TN
Joene G. Bouldin
- Age: 82
- Born: Jan. 28, 1921 in White Co. TN
- Died: Feb 15, 2003
- Religious Affiliation: Church of God
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Joseph Edgar & Mary Elizabeth Lawson Guy
- Husband: James E. Bouldin
- Brothers: Edgar Lee Guy, J. D. Guy
- Survivors:
- Daughters: Imogene Delong, Spencer; Margie Simmons, Germantown
- Grandchildren: Earl Delong, Spencer; Johnny Delong, Spencer; Alecia Simmons, Germantown
- Great Grandchildren: Nicole Delong, Cole Delong, Drew Delong
- Sister: Ilene Burge, St Petersburg FL
- Brothers: Early Guy, Chattanooga
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2 p.m. Feb 17, 2003 Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Molloy Cemetery
- Officiating: Danny Rogers
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Lula Belle Shockley Brewington
- Age: 91
- Born: Sept. 29, 1910, in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: May 4, 2002
- Occupation: HomeMaker
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Ben & Lydia Cummings Shockley
- Sister: Annie Mae Shockley, Dessie Shockley, Notie Reedy
- Brother: Jimmy Shockley and Willie Shockley
- Survivors:
- Nephew: Tommie Watkins, Sparta
- Nieces: Aline Strode Wood, Wilene Martin, Georgie Officer, all of Sparta
- Great Niece: Desaree Terry, Sparta
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: 2 p.m., May 6, 2002, at Hunter Funeral Home
- Burial: Lee Cemetery
- Officiating: Robert Burton & Willie Young
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Mary Kathryn Brock
- Age: 88
- Born: Aug. 13 1914 in Spencer, TN
- Died: Feb. 19, 2003 White Co. Community Hospital
- Religious Affiliation: Church of God of Prophecy
- Preceded in Death By:
- Husband: Alton Brock
- Brothers: Clarence Madewll, Bransford Madewell, Clyde Madewell, & Elbert
Madewell.
- Parents: Jim & Srelda Yates Madewell
- Survivors:
- Daughters: Lillion Kirby, Birdie Gilbert, Gladys Simmons & Emma Patrick
Spencer.
- Sons: Roy Brock, Antioch; Charles Brock, James Brock, Harold Brock, Ronnie Brock,
all of Spencer
- 24 grandchildren
- 29 greatgrandchildren
- 8 great great grandchildren
- Arrangements: Love Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2 p.m. Feb. 22, 2003 Love Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Town Cemetery
- Officiating: G. L. Patrick & Danny Rogers
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Furlon W. Bryant
- Age: 58
- Born: Jan. 30, 1947
- Died: Week of June 6, 2005
- Parents: Butler and Euna W. Delong Bryant
- Preceded in Death By:
- Survivors:
- Mother: Euna W. Delong Bryant
- Son: Shannon Bryant, Pikeville
- Daughters: Pamela R. McDonald, Emma Scott, both of Spencer; Kimberly Dawson, Pikeville; Amanda Bryant, Sparta.
- Sister: Patricia Bryant Hodges, McMinnville
- Five Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: Memorial services were at 2 p.m., June 18, 2005, at Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Long Cemetery
- Officiating: Steve Breedlove, Billy Ray Royd, and Don Rigsby
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Phoebe Clark
- Age: 97
- Born: Dec. 28, 1905, in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: May 23, 2003
- Occupation: Retired Merchant
- Religious Affiliation: Church of Christ
- Preceded in Death By:
- Husband: Edgar R. Clark
- Parents: Thomas & Evelyn Drake Haston
- Daughter: Gail Clark Weaver
- Survivors:
- Son & Dau-In-Law: Edward & Margie Clark, Spencer
- Son-In-Law: Jack Weaver, Augusta, GA
- Seven Grandchildren
- Five Great Grandchildren
- Three Great Great Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2 p.m., May 25, 2003 at Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Town Cemetery
- Officiating: Gene Brock
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James L. Cope
- Age: 74
- Born: May 12, 1927, in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Feb. 17, 2002
- Religious Affiliation: Church of Christ
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Milus & Maggie Hickerson Cope
- Sister: Clandin Burns
- Brother: Donald Cope
- Survivors:
- Wife: Dorothy Carmack, Spencer
- Sons: Harold Cope, Floyd Cope, Both of Spencer
- Daughter: Kathleen Epperson, Michigan
- Seven Grandchildren: Angel & melinda Epperson, Michigan; Thadus Cope, Polly Cope, Andrew Cope, John Cope & Nathan Cope, Spencer
- Brothers: Charles Cope & Kenneth Cope, Spencer
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 11 a.m., Feb. 20, 2002
- Burial: Shockley Cemetery
- Officiating: Wayne Sullivan
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Kenneth Ray Cope
- Age: 70
- Born: Jan. 17, 1932, in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Nov. 13, 2002 in Veterens Hospital, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co.,TN
- Religious Affiliation: Church of Christ
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Milas & Maggie Hickerson Cope
- Sister: Claudine Burns
- Brothers: Donald Cope, James Cope
- Survivors:
- Daughter: Gail Muciek, McMinnville
- Sons: Michael Cope, Spencer
- Brothers: Charles Cope, Spencer
- Five Grandchildren: Stacey Floyd, McMinnville; Justin Boyd, Murfreesboro; Jordan Boyd, Cookeville; Amanda Dunlay, Spencer; K.C.Cope, Spencer
- Great Grandchild: Kayden Dunlap, Spencer
- Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2 p.m., Nov. 16, 2002, at Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Shockley Cemetery
- Officiating: Billy Reed
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Minnie Oleta Cope
- Age: 70
- Born: Feb. 18, 1933 in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: March 16, 2003 in Spencer
- Religious Affiliation: Church of Christ
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Fred Haskel & Margie Josephine Acuff Hale
- Husband: Donald Keith Cope
- Brother: Charles Hale
- Survivors:
- Daughters: Sanda Cope, Spencer; Phillis Austin, Nashville
- Sons & Dau-In-Law: Jimmy & Sharon Cope, McMinnville; Richard Cope, Bone Cave; Randall Cope, Spencer
- Sister & Bro-in-Law: Diane & Bill Hitchcock, Spencer
- Brothers & Sister-In-Law: James & Leona Hale, Spencer; Wayne & Ann Hale, Spencer
- Stepchildren & their spouses: Terry & Lise Cope, Joy & Earl Cope, Larry & Bealla Cope, all of Welchland
- 17 Grandchildren
- 13 Great Grandchildren
- Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins
- Special Friend: Joe Sullivan, Spencer
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2 p.m., March 18, 2003
- Burial: Town Cemetery
- Officiating: Billy Reed
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Arthur Miller Cummings
- Age: 90
- Born: Oct. 30, 1911 in Warren Co. TN
- Died: Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001
- Religious Affiliation: Way of the Cross Baptist Church
- Retired State Highway Dept.
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Homer & Arrie Mitchell Cummings
- Sons: Gerstil Leon Cummings
- Daughter: Treva Cummings
- Grandson: Lawton Brown Jr.
- Granddaughters: Brenda & Belinda Howell
- Brother: Clifford Cummings
- Survivors:
- Wife: Lodemia McCoy Cummings, McMinnville
- Daughters & Son-In-Law: Stella & Lawton Brown, McMinnville, Reba Hale, Doyle
- Grandchildren: Danny Cummings, Angel Fults, Annette McKeehan, all of McMinnville
- Step Grandchild: Lewis Brown, Smartt
- Thirteen Great Grandchildren
- Three Great Great Grandchildren
- Arrangements: High Funeral Home, McMinnville
- Services: 3 p.m. Thur. Nov 1, 2001
- Burial: Long Cemetery
- Officiating: Ray Skyles & Ray Gilder
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Michael E. Cummings
- Age: 40
- Born: Nov. 3, 1963 Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Jan. 11, 2004
- Occupation: Bricklayer
- Preceded in Death By:
- Mother: Carolyn Boudlin Hitchcock
- Survivors:
- Daughter: Donna Cummings, McMinnville
- Father: Edward Cummings, Spencer
- Sister: Heather Hitchcock, McMinnville
- Brother: Terry Lynn Cummings, Spencer
- Arrangements: Love Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 11 a.m.. Jan 13, 2004 Love Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Shockley Cemetery
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Daisy Lydia Sullivan Davis
- Age: 69
- Born: Feb. 15, 1933 in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Nov. 15, 2002 in White Co. TN
- Occupation: Retired from Red Kap Industries
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Henry and Oma Williams Sullivan
- Husband: George Donald Davis
- Son: Jerry Davis
- Survivors:
- Sons: Donald Davis & Randall Eugene Davis, Sparta
- Sisters: Barbara Potter, Spencer; Bonnie Bohannon, Sparta.
- Brother: Sammy Sullivan, Spencer
- Eight Grandchildren
- Six Great Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: 3 p.m., Nov. 16, 2002 at Hunter Funeral Home
- Burial: Lost Creek Cemetery
- Officiating: J.T. Davis
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Lula M. Green
- Age: 92
- Born: Feb 14, 1910 White Co. TN
- Died: Nov. 11, 2002
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Elbert & Manizza Cokely Parrish
- Husband: Eli Green
- Daughters: Nell Simmons & Marie Panzer
- Grandson: Allen Simmons
- Survivors:
- Children: John E. Green, Auburndale,FL; Gene Ed Green, Doyle; Donald & Gladys Guy, Spencer; Diana Willett, Sparta
- 11 Grandchildren
- 19 Great Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Thurman Funeral Home
- Services: 3 p.m. Biv 14m 2002 Thurman Funeral Home
- Burial: Oaklawn Cem.
- Officiating: Royce Farris
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Gilbert Guy
- Age: 70
- Born: Feb. 16, 1932 in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Dec. 8, 2002
- Religious Affiliation: Church of Christ
- Occupation: Retired from RailRoad & had worked for North Fork Southern AC & Division
- Parents: Clyde J. & Opal Northcutt Guy
- Survivors:
- Wife: Ella Jean Guy, Chattanooga
- Son: Jonathan Guy, Chattanooga
- Mother: Opal Guy, Spencer
- Sister: Clydene Roberts, Spencer
- Niece: Jamie Simmons(and her family)
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 3 p.m., Dec. 10, 2002, at Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Town Cemetery
- Officiating: Perry Hurst & Don Northcutt
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Lonnie Hale
- Age: 77
- Born: May 6, 1925 In Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: April 9, 2003 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Jeff Hale & Mary Ann Yates
- Wife: Mamie Oakwood Hale
- Grandson: Charles Leslie Gilbert Jr.
- Sister: Lennie Sullivan
- Brothers: Clennie Hale, Noah Hale, Arline Hale, L.V. Hale & J. L. Hale
- Half-Sister: Lela Madewell
- Survivors:
- Daughter & Son-In-Law: Lydia Boyd, Ann & Larry Shockley, all of Spencer
- Step Son & Dau-In-Law: Charles L. & Elizabeth Gilbert, Spencer
- Seven Grandchildren: Donna Foster, McMinnville; Leslie Vinson, Sparta; Emily Boyd, Lonessa Boyd, Marie Shockley, James Gilbert & David Gilvert all of Spencer
- Four Great Grandchildren: Erika Vinson, Sparta; Gregory Vinson, Sparta; Adrian & Nicolas Foster, McMinnville
- One Foster Grandchild: Teresa Brock, Doyle
- Sister: Bertha Cummings, Spencer
- Several Nieces & Nephews:
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home
- Services: 2 p.m., April 11, 2003, at Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Town Cemetery
- Officiating: Fate Wilson & Bill Welcher
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Lodemya Edna White Harris
- Age: 80
- Born: March 25, 1922, in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Dec 22, 2002
- Occupation: Housewife
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: James Dallas & Ova Elizabeth Simmons White
- Sister: Grace Austin
- Survivors:
- Brother: Arthur White, Chattanooga
- Sisters: Anna Grissom, Bone Cave; May Eds, Powells
- Arrangements: High Funeral Home
- Services: Dec 24, 2002 Chapel of High Funeral Home, McMinnville
- Burial: Fraziers's Chapel Cem.
- Officiating: Orville Simpson
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Robert C. Haston Jr.
- Age: 73
- Born: Aug. 24, 1930 in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Sept 18, 2003
- Religious Affiliation: Mt. Elim Baptish Church
- Occupation: Retired County Extension Agent
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Robert C. & Etta Smith Haston
- Survivors:
- Wife: Deane Haston, Spencer
- Daughters & Son-in-law: Rebecca Haston, Burnett, TX; Judy & Don Witherspoon, Lebanon, TN; Carol Cooper, Smyrna
- Sons & Dau-In-Laws: Steven & Deanna Haston, King Queen Church, VA; William & Donna Templeton, Sparta
- Brother & Sister-In-Law: Marlin & Imogene Haston, Crossville
- 8 Grandchildren
- Two Nephews
- One Niece
- Several Cousins & Friends
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home(McMinnville)
- Services: 2 p.m., Sept. 21, 2003 at Mt Elim Baptist Church
- Burial: Long Cemetery
- Officiating: Bro. WIllard Ralph Jr.
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Lillian Mozell Hayes
- Age: 79
- Born: Feb. 9, 1925
- Died: Dec. 15, 2004
- Retired from Sheriff Dept.
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Claude Baker and Virginia Belle Shockley
- Two Sisters
- Four Brothers
- Survivors:
- Husband(of 62 yrs): Vernie H. Hayes
- Daughters: Claudene Baker and husband, Charles Ray, of Spencer; Carolyn Bayless, of Fall Creek Falls
- Sons: Hugh Hayes, of Nashville; Rickey Hayes, of Spencer
- Sister: Emma Carlton and husband William, of Murfreesboro
- Brother: Thomas Baker and wife Pauline, of Virginia Beach, VA
- Grandchildren: Penny and Duane Hodges, Leslie and Anthony Pack, Edwina and James Allen, all of Spencer, Cason and Messina Hayes, of Mt. Juliet, Nathan Bayless, of Fall Creek Falls;
- Great Grandchildren: Haley Campbell, Calaeb Campbell, Drew Campbell, Katelyn Austin, and Amber Pack, all of Spencer
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell and Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 1 p.m., Dec. 17, 2004, at Love-Cantrell and Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Town Cemetery
- Officiating: Thomas Farmer
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Mary Ruth Hayes
- Age: 86
- Born: Aug 31, 1916 Rhea Co. TN
- Died: Oct 26, 2002
- Religious Affiliation: Baptist
- Profession: Retired from Spencer Shirt Factory
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: William Robert & Sarah Etta Smith Bell
- Son: Gary Hayes
- Grandson: Brian Anderson
- Survivors:
- Daughter: Judy Anderson, Spencer
- Son & Dau In Law: David E. & Sue Hayes, Grandview
- Granddaughter & Grandson-in-law: Sheri & Todd Garrett, McMinnville
- Grandson & GrandDau-in-law: David & Lee Ann James, Spring City
- Great Grandson: John Michael Garrett, McMinnville
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2 p.m. Oct 28, 2002 at Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Molloy Cemetery
- Officiating: Fate Wilson & Tom Farmer
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Mildred Louise Hennessee
- Age: 60
- Born: July 12, 1943, in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Oct. 5, 2003
- Religious Affiliation: East End Church of Christ
- Parents: Raymon & Eno Hennessee
- Preceded in Death By:
- Father: Raymon Hennessee
- Nieces: Chasidy Rhea Hennessee & Aimee Marcella Hennessee
- Survivors:
- Mother: Eno Hennessee
- Sister: Helen Womack, Morrison
- Brothers: Mason Hennessee & Kenneth Hennessee, Rocky River
- Nieces: Gwen McCormick, Morrison; Leslie Hennessee, Rocky River; Rachel Womack, Morrison
- Nephews: Ricky Lee Hennessee, Jeffrey Wayne Hennessee, Both of Rock Island
- Several Great Nieces and Great Nephews
- Special Friend Ralph Holder
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell and Cope Funeral Home
- Services: 1 p.m., Oct. 7, 2003, at Love-Cantrell and Cope Funeral Home, McMinnville
- Burial: Crain Hill Cemetery
- Officiating: Vernon Jones
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Elizabeth Anne Davis Hitchcock
- Age: 65
- Born: June 23, 1938 in Coffee Co. TN
- Died: Sept. 9, 2003 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center
- Occupation: Homemaker
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: D.M. & Lois Ashby Davis
- Survivors:
- Husband: James Lonnie Hitchcock, Doyle
- Daughter: Teresa Bruen, Kankakee, IL
- Sons: James Donald Kerr, Demonte, IN; Joseph Leonard Hitchcock, Sparta, TN; Michael Anthony Hitchcock, Glenwood, IL; Jeffrey Allen Hitchcock Mishawaka, IN; John Raymond Hitchcock, Abilene, TX
- Sister: Gladys Green, Calumet City, IL
- Brothers: Donald Wayne Davis, Dyer, IN; Kenneth N. Davis, Calumet City, IL; Jerry L. Davis, Manchester, TN
- Fifteen Grandchildren
- Seven Great Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: 1 p.m., Sept. 11, 2003, at Hunter Funeral Home
- Burial: Long Cemetery, Van Buren Co. TN
- Officiating: Fate Wilson
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Lucille Davis Hodges
- Age: 88
- Born: March 5, 1914 in Mule Shoe Texas
- Died: July 27, 2002
- Religious Affiliation: Cummingsville United Methodist Church
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: George & Ellen Wilson Davis
- Husband: Arzie Hodges
- Brothers: Asa Davis, Joe Davis
- Sisters: Zelda Green, Katherine Graham
- Survivors:
- Sons & Daus-In-Law: Howard & Heather Hodges, Cookeville; Davis & Marcia Hodges,
Cookeville.
- Sister: Mable Lofton, Pontotoc, Miss; Goldie Notestine, Ashville, NC.
- 4 Grandchildren: Doug Hodges, Carl Hodges, Holly Hodges, Steve Hodges.
- Arrangements: Love Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 10a.m. July 29, 2002 Love Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Hodges Cemetery
- Officiating: Kenneth Clayton
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Thurman Monroe Hodges
- Age: 78
- Born: Aug. 19, 1923 in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Jan. 15, 2002
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Simon & Lizzie Sparkman Hodges
- Brothers: Raymon Hodges, Roy Hodges & Charles W. Hodges
- Survivors:
- Brother & Sister-In-Law: Hermon & Joene Hodges, Barberton, OH
- Sister-In-Law: Emogene Hodges, McMinnville
- Sister & Bro-In-Law: Aubrey Yates, Spencer; Alene & Clydes Measles, Spencer
- Nieces: Judy Mooneyham, Emma Womack, Joan Wilson, Anna Kenna, Betty Murray & Shirley Haley
- Nephews: R.C. Hodges, Robert Hodges, Larry Yates, Jeffrey Hodges, Johnny Measles & Ronnie Measles
- Several Cousins & Friends
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2 p.m., Jan. 17, 2002 at Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Hodges Cemetery
- Officiating: Fate Wilson & Tom Farmer
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John E Kerr
- Age: 70
- Born: July 7, 1931 in White Co. TN
- Died: April 23, 2002 at White Co. Comm. Hospital
- U.s. Army Vet(Korean War)
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: William Frances & Amanda Loreen Simmons Kerr
- Son: Donald Kerr
- Daughter: Debbie Kerr
- Sister: Judy Sullivan
- Survivors:
- Wife: Helen Melton Kerr of Spencer
- Sons: Ronnie Kerr, Dudley Kerr, Lynn Kerr & David Kerr
- Daughters: Sharon Kerr, Kathy Kerr
- Stepsons: James(J.R.) McCormick, Daniel Hale
- Six Sisters: Ruth, Mary, Shirley, Betty, Marilyn and Catherine
- Brothers: Bill Kerr, Illinois; Ray Kerr, Tullahoma
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: 11 a.m. April 26, 2002 at Faith Trinity Assembly in Spencer
- Burial: Keener Hill Cemetery
- Officiating: William Wanamaker
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Maggie Lorene Lewis
- Age: 83
- Born: April 10, 1921 in Van Buren Co.
- Died: Nov. 26, 2004
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Jay & Mary Guy Mosley
- Husband: Arthur Lee Lewis
- Son: Gary Wayne Lewis
- Brothers: J.M. Mosley, Don Mosley & Hermon
Mosley
- Survivors:
- Daughters & Son-in-laws: Joyce & Barry
Nabors, McMinnville; Denise & Timothy Jones, Rock
Island
- Sons & Dau-in-laws: Kenneth & Jo Lewis,
Spencer; Marvin & Maxine Lewis, Mooneyham
- Sister: Betty Lewis, Ohio
- Brothers: Roy Mosley, Ohio; Bill Mosley, Bone
Cave
- 13 Grandchildren
- 20 Great Grandchildren
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell and Cope Funeral
Home Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2 p.m., Nov. 29, 2004, at
Love-Cantrell and Cope Funeral Home Spencer
Chapel
- Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery
- Officiating: Dennis Deweese
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George W. McCormick
- Age: 78
- Born: Oct. 7, 1924 Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: May 27, 2003
- Religious Affiliation: Baptist
- US Army WW II
- Retired from Coal Mines
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Charlie & Myra Roberts McCormick
- Daughter: Linda McCormick
- Sisters: Laura Barks, Ephabbie McCormick
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home in McMinnville
- Services: 2 p.m., May 29, 2003, at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home
- Burial: Crain Hill Cemetery
- Officiating: John Welcome
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Barbara Ann Madewell
- Age: 58
- Born: Jan. 4, 1943
- Died: Dec. 1, 2001
- Religious Affiliation: Clarks Chapel Church of God
- Parents: W. H. Sr. & Maudie Brock Guy
- Preceded in Death By:
- Father: W.H. Guy Sr.
- Grandson: Marcus Jack Bouldin
- Survivors:
- Husband: J. B. Madewell, Doyle
- Mother: Maudie Guy, Spencer
- Son: Alan Bennett, Spencer
- Daughter: Darlene Dodson, Doyle; Lorene Bennett, Doyle; Elizabeth Fisher, Spencer
- Step Children: Vivian Measles, Dewayne Madewell, Joe Madewell, Marilyn Burger
(all of Spencer); Kathy Wright, Doyle; Patricia Dubose, Chicago.
- Sister: Beverly Hatcher, Naples FL
- Brothers: John Guy, Naples FL; Donald Guy, Sparta; James Guy, Spencer; W. H. Guy Jr., Smithville.
- Grandchildren: T.J., Mickey, Rosa.
- Great Grandchildren: Ethan
- Fifteen Step Grandchildren
- Five Step Gr Grandchildren: Ethan
- Arrangements: Thurman Funeral Home
- Services: 11 a.m. Dec 4, 2001 at Chapel of Thurman Funeral Home
- Burial: Molloy Cemetery in Spencer
- Officiating: Danny Rogers
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Freddie Martin
- Age: 47
- Born: Jan. 25, 1956, Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: May 12, 2003, McMinnville
- Occupation: Timber Cutter
- Preceded in Death By:
- Sister: Virginia Martin
- Grandparents: Joe & Mary Martin and Walter and Novella Sullivan
- Survivors:
- Daughters & Son In Law: Leah & Cody Roberts, Cummingsville; Cassie Lynn Martin,
Spencer; Amanda Beth Martin, Spencer.
- Son: Freddie Ray Martin
- Parents: Elmer & Luedean Sullivan Martin, Spencer
- Grandchild: Madison Roberts, Cummingsville
- Sisters & Bro-In-Laws: Josie & Coy Conley, Charlotte & Hugh Hillis, Judy & Kenneth
Denny, Peggie & Bruce Rigsby, Rella & Brad McCoy, Nell & Greg Brown, all of
Spencer.
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2p.m. May 15, 2003 Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: (not given in obit)
- Officiating: Wayne Sullivan & Denton Martin
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Reta Cole Martin
- Age: 86
- Born: Aug 5, 1915 in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Nov., 28, 2001
- Religious Affiliation: Church of Christ
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: John C. & Eugenia Groves Cole
- Survivors:
- Daughters & Sons-in-Law: Judy & Tony Marston, Pikeville; Gaye & Kelly M. Hillis, McMinnville
- Sons & Dau-In-Law: Gary Wade & Barbara K. Martin, Spencer; Glen "Red" & Bethene Cole, Spencer
- Five Grandchildren
- Six Great Grandchildren:
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 1 p.m. Dec. 1, 2001
- Burial: Molloy Cemetery
- Officiating: Gene Brock
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Alma Letha Paine Miles
- Age: 90
- Born: March 26, 1914 in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Oct. 30, 2004
- Occupation: Chattanooga School System Food Service program
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: William H. & Leatha Yates Paine
- Husband: Walter Miles
- Sisters: Annie Madewell, Delma Madewell, Geneva Paine
- Brothers: Jim Paine, John Paine, Alfred Paine, Wm. Paine
- Survivors:
- Sister: Edith Walling, Nashville
- Special Boy: Wesley Wheeler, Spencer
- Step Daughter: Irene Kell, Signal Mountain
- Five Step Grandchildren
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell and Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2 p.m., Nov. 1, 2004, at Love-Cantrell and Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Molloy Cemetery
- Officiating:
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Arlin Brown Mooneyham
- Age: 69
- Born: June 24, 1933 in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Oct 4, 2002
- Religious Affiliation: Baptist
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Billy & Mary Miller Mooneyham
- Brother: Douglas Haston
- Survivors:
- Wife: Elizabeth Brock Mooneyham, Spencer(marr. 32 yrs)
- Step Children: Larry Frady, Pikeville; Marilyn Frady, Spencer; Kathy Lee,
Cookeville
- Grandchildren: Jennifer Frady, Charlie Frady, Dexter Hubbard, Crystal Steakley &
Chasity Lee
- Great Grandchildren: Christopher Frady, Shae Frady & Raychel Frady
- Brother: Lester Haston, Spencer
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home in McMinnville
- Services: 2 p.m. Oct 7, 2002 Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Town Cemetery
- Officiating: Wayne Sullivan & Joe Blevins
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Tina Marie Mooneyham
- Age: 40
- Born: May 27, 1963
- Died: June 5, 2003
- Religious Affiliation: Free Will Baptist
- Parents: Bascom & Mildred Marie Noel
- Preceded in Death By:
- Biological Mother: Mildred Marie McCravy Noel
- Adoptive Mother: Frances L. Noel
- Survivors:
- Husband: Tracy Mooneyham, Spencer
- Sons: Chad Aaron Houston, Spencer
- Stepson: Josh Mooneyham, Spencer
- Father: Bascom C. Noel, Church Hill
- Sister: Sharon M. Hammonds, Kingsport; Shelby J. swanner, Lagrange,GA; Wanda J.
Smith, Finger
- Brother: Ray C. Noel, Church Hill
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2p.m. June 7, 2003 Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel; 8 p.m. June 8,
2003 at Hamlett-Dodson Funeral Home, Kingsport
- Burial: Church Hill Memorial Gardens.(11 a.m. June 8th)
- Officiating: Wayne Sullivan
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Thelma R.
Northcutt
- Age: 91
- Born: Aug. 9, 1913 in Van Buren Co.
- Died: Oct. 9, 2004
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Charles & Elsie Simmons
Oakwood
- Survivors:
- Daughters & Son-In-Laws: Emma Jean & Robert
Chandler, Spencer; Nancy & Duane Bryant,
McMinnville
- Son & Dau-In-Law: J.C. & Linda Northcutt,
Manchester
- Grandchildren: Billy, Wade, Vickie, Terry &
Gary
- Gr Grandchildren: Tiffany Chandler, Craig
Chandler, Travis Bryant
- Special Friends: Deltric Howard, Audry
Hodges, Polly Delon
- Sevarl Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell and Cope Spencer
Chapel
- Services: 1 p.m., Oct. 11, 2004, at
Love-Cantrell and Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Town Cemetery
- Officiating: Bobby Wilhite
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Geneva Payne
- Age: 83
- Born: Nov. 18 1918 in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Oct. 7, 2002 White Co. Community Hospital
- Religious Affiliation: Church of Christ
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: W. H. & Leatha Yates Payne
- Sisters: Annie Madewell, Delma Hitchcock
- Brothers: Jim Payne, Alfred Payne, John Payne & William Payne
- Arrangements: Love Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2p.m. Oct 10, 2002 at Love Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Molloy Cemetery
- Officiating: Titus Ward
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Alvie Evon Potter Sr.
- Age: 61
- Born: Sept. 9, 1941 Sequatchie Co. TN
- Died: March 19, 2003, Nashville
- Profession: Machine Operator
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Auby Franklin & Evelyn Heard Potter
- Survivors:
- ex Wife: Barbara Potter
- Sons: Alvie Potter Jr., Spencer; Ricky Dale Potter, Texas; Randy Dean Potter,
Texas
- Step Son: Bill Sullivan, Florida
- Sisters: Gladys Armstrong, Indiana; Ruther Rogers, Spencer; Lisa Potter, Spencer;
Shirley Baker, Manchester; Reba Simmons, Tracy City; Lois Grissom, Bone Cave; Charlotte
Potter, Florida; Stella Potter, Monteagle
- Brothers: Steve Potter, McMinnville; Tommy Potter, Spencer
- Four Grandchildren
- Two Step Grand Children
- Arrangements: Love Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2 p.m. March 22, 2003 at Love Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Town Cemetery
- Officiating: Gene Brock
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Shelby Aaron Rhinehart
- Age: 75
- Born: May 1927 in White Co. TN
- Died: Sept. 19, 2002 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Religious Affiliation: Baptist
- US Army Vet WWII
- Pharmacist
- TN State Representative 36 yrs
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Shelby Alexander Rhinehart & Lura Esther Underwood
- One Son
- Two Brothers
- Survivors:
- Wife: Margaret Rhinehart, Spencer
- Son: James Barney Rhinehart
- Sister: Mary Ruth & Dan Boatright, Jeanette & Bill Garner
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: High Funeral Home in McMinnville
- Services: 2 p.m., Sept. 21, 2002, at Van Buren Co. High School gymnasium in Spencer
- Burial: Spencer Town Cemetery
- Officiating: Lofton Graves and Joseph Blevins
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Lila Mae Roberts
- Age: 75
- Born: May 28, 1929 in Van Buren Co
- Died: Nov. 27, 2004
- Occupation: Homemaker
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: A.C. & Lillie Hillis
Hennessee.
- Husband: Earnest Buford Roberts
- Survivors:
- Sister: Hassie Marie Wright, Sparta; Avo
Palham, McMinnville; Agnes Wilson,
McMinnville;
- Brothers: Cheerful Hennessee, Van Buren Co.;
Clifford Hennessee, Sparta
- Arrangements: High Funeral Home
- Services: 11 a.m., Nov. 30, 2004, at High
Funeral Home Chapel
- Burial: Sparkman Cemetery(Van Buren Co.)
- Officiating: David Bretcher
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C.B. Simmons
- Age: 79
- Born: July 10, 1925
- Died: Dec. 19, 2004
- Religious Affiliation: Church of God
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Will Simmons and Bessie Carter
- Son: Doyle Simmons
- Brothers: Frank Simmons, Carrol Simmons, Henry Simmons & Joe Paul Simmons.
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 1 p.m., Dec. 22, 2004, at Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer chapel
- Burial: Town Cemetery
- Officiating: George Patrick--Military rites will be by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173
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Kenneth Slatton
- Age: 96
- Born: April 9, 1909 in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: July 31, 2005
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: William Edward and Lillian Simons Slatton
- Wife: Violet Slatton
- Son: Carl Melton Slatton
- Brothers: Russell Tullas, Houston and Ray Slatton
- Gr Granddaughter: Jennifer Slatton
- Survivors:
- Son & Dau-in-law: Leonard and Dorothy Slatton, Doyle
- Grandchildren & their spouses: Robert and Joyce Slatton, of Doyle; Jim and Joan Slatton, of McMinnville
- Gr-grandchildren: Misty Slatton, McMinnville; Justin Slatton, Murfreesboro; Courtney Daniel, Franklin.
- Gr-Gr-grandson: Parker Daniel, Franklin
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: High Funeral Home
- Services: 6 p.m., Aug. 2, 2005 at High’s Chapel
- Burial: McElroy Cemetery
- Officiating: Bobby Wilhite
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Russell Tullos Slatton
- Age: 101
- Born: Jan. 21, 1904 in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: June 3, 2005
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: William Edward and Lillian Frances Simons Slatton
- Wife: Ova Eves McCoy Slatton
- Son: Russell Wilburn Slatton
- Brothers: George Houston Slatton and Ray Slatton
- Survivors:
- Daughters: Jewelene Luna, Nashville; Jeanie Crain, St. Joseph, Mo.; Janie Brymer, Joanie Troglen, both of Spencer.
- Sons: Karl Slatton, Quebeck; Teddy Slatton, McMinnville; Dale Slatton, Benton, Ky.
- sisters-in-law: Ivie Chandler, Silveree Cantrell
- Brother: Kenneth Slatton, Spencer
- 23 grandchildren
- 41 great-grandchildren
- eight great great-grandchildren
- Four nephews and Two nieces
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell and Cope Funeral Home
- Services: 2 p.m., June 5, 2005, at Love-Cantrell and Cope Chapel
- Burial: McElroy Cemetery
- Officiating: Keith Young
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Violet McCoy Slatton
- Age: 92
- Born: Dec. 30, 1910, in Van Buren Co
- Died: April 24, 2003
- Occupation: HomeMaker
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: John & Ella Lawson McCoy
- Son: Carl Melton Slatton
- Three Sisters
- Three Brothers
- Survivors:
- Husband: Kenneth Slatton, Doyle
- Son & Dau-In-Law: Leonard & Dorothy Slatton, Doyle
- Grandsons & Their spouses: Robert & Joyce Slatton, Jimmy & Joan Slatton, McMinnville
- Great Grandchildren: Misty Slatton & Robert Justin Slatton, both of Murfreesboro
- Step Great Granddaughter: Courtney Daniel, Franklin, TN
- Sister: Lodemia Cummings, McMinnville
- Brothers: Joe B. McCoy, Cummingsville
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements:
High Funeral Home in McMinnville
- Services: 5 p.m., April 26, 2003 High Funeral Home, McMinnville, TN
- Burial: McElroy Cemetery, Van BUren Co. TN
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Sarah Frances
Clendenon Sullivan
- Age: 70
- Born: Feb. 28, 1934 in Van Buren Co.
- Died: Nov. 16, 2004
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Lloyd & Eula Hitchcock Clendenon
- Sons: Michael Sullivan, Dewyne Sullivan
- Sister: Clata Rae Clendenon
- Brothers: Milton Clendenon, Harold
Clendenon
- Survivors:
- Husband: Dan Sullivan, Spencer
- Sons & Dau-In-Laws: Mark & Teresa Sullivan,
Spencer; Doan & Carrie Sullivan, Spencer
- Sisters: Ruby Decoursey, Mt. Juliet; Martha
Hale, Hazel Shockley, Juanita Shockley, Betty
Keener, all of Spencer.
- Brothers: Lloyd Clendenon Jr., Cleston
Clendenon, Jewell Clendenon, all of Spencer
- Four Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell and Cope Funeral
Home Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2 p.m., Nov. 18, 2004, at
Love-Cantrell and Cope Funeral Home Spencer
Chapel
- Burial: Molloy Cem.
- Officiating: Olen Mooneyham
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Linnie Mae Wilson Usrey
- Age: 82
- Born: April 22, 1922 in Van Buren Co.
- Died: Nov. 11, 2004
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Thomas Jefferson & Lillie Mae Barnes Margeson
- Husbands: Milburn Wilson and Randy Usrey
- Survivors:
- Daughters: Paulette Swoape, Doyle; Willete Wilson, Sparta
- Son: David Wilson, Sparta
- Brothers: J.C. Margeson, Sparta; Dibrel Margeson, Spencer
- Eight Grandchildren
- 13 Great Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Thurman Funeral Home
- Services: 2 p.m., Nov. 14, 2004, at Old
Country Holiness Church
- Burial: Town Cemetery
- Officiating: Bro. Billy Hawkins
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Marcia Aileen Pharris Usrey
- Age: 42
- Born: March 24, 1961 in Putnam Co. TN
- Died: June 17, 2003
- Parents: James L. Pharris & Betty Throckmorton
- Preceded in Death By:
- Father : James L. Pharris
- One Grandchild
- Survivors:
- Husband: Stanton Usrey, Doyle
- Sons: Nicholmma S. Usrey, Spencer; Jedditia H. Usrey, Quebeck; Zacharria L. Usrey, Doyle
- Daughter: Tequilla S. Winnett, Sparta.
- Mother & Stepfather: Betty & Richard Throckmorton
- Sisters: Jimmie Sue Hopkins, McMinnville; Gayle Brock, Sparta; connie Prater, Sparta; Lori Usrey, Doyle; Crystal Randolph, Sparta; Marh Beth Throckmorton, Sparta; Sandy Mosley, So. Carolina; Norma Matheney, Sparta; Charlotte Matheney, Quebek; Pat Seibers, Doyle.
- Brothers: Eddie Wayne Garrett, Sparta; James Throckmorton, Sparta; Ricky THrockmorton, Michigan; Robert Throckmorton, Michigan
- Grandchildren: Kaitlyn N. Usrey & Dyland Rogers
- Friends: Deborah E. Knowles & Mary may.
- Arrangements: Hunter Funeral Home
- Services: 1 p.m. June 20, 2003 at Hunter Funeral Home
- Burial: Old Philadelphia Cemetery
- Officiating: Houston Brymer and David Marsh
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James Curtis Womack
- Age: 67
- Born: March 19, 1934 in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Feb. 16, 2002
- Religious Affiliation: Church of Christ
- Occupation: Truck Driver
- Parents: Clint Womack & Eula Clendenon Womack Hale
- Preceded in Death By:
- Father: Clint Womack
- Brother: Bobby Womack
- Sister: Christene Hodges
- Grandchildren: Heath Delong & Doug Bouldin
- Survivors:
- Wife: Emma Jean Womack, Spencer
- Sons: Gary Womack and Jimmy Womack, Spencer
- Daughters: Shelba Gribble, McMinnville; Ann Hill, McMinnville; Janey Bouldin, Bone Cave; Brenda Hillis, Spencer; Tresa Worthington, Spencer
- Mother: Eula Hale, Spencer
- Brother: Joe Womack, Spencer
- Sister: Ernesteen Crain, Spencer
- Special Nephew & Niece Jason Hodges & Ginny Hodges of McMinnville
- Seven Grandchildren
- Five Great Grandchildren
- Several Nieces & Nephews
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 3 p.m., Feb. 18, 2002, at Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Town Cemetery
- Officiating: Gene Brock & Billy Ray Boyd
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Harold Glenn Worthington
- Age: 74
- Born: Feb. 3, 1929 in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: May 28, 2003
- Occupation: Retired Mechanic
- Religious Affiliation: Baptist
- Preceded in Death By:
- Parents: Joseph William & Nellie Baldwin Worthington
- Survivors:
- Daughter: Deborah Ann Worthington, Cookeville
- Step Daughter: Shirl Lewis, Crossville
- Sons: Tony Michael Worthington, Spencer; Jerry Lynn Worthington, Ringgold, GA
- Sister: Ruth White, New Market, AL
- Seven Grandchildren, One Step Grandchild
- Several Nieces Nephews & Cousins
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 2 p.m., May 31, 2003, at Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Long Cemetery
- Officiating: Jim McCord
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Mary Simmons Yearwood
- Age: 52
- Born: July 7, 1951 in Van Buren Co. TN
- Died: Aug. 20, 2003
- Preceded in Death By: Findlay Church of Christ
- Parents: J.C. & Katie Bickford Simmons
- Survivors:
- Sons & Dau-In-Law: Jeff & Denise Barnes, John Barnes, Jason & Tasha Johnson, all of Sparta
- Brothers: Kenny Simmons, Spencer
- Five Grandchildren
- Arrangements: Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Services: 1 p.m. Aug 22, 2003 at Love-Cantrell & Cope Spencer Chapel
- Burial: Simmons Cemetery, White Co. TN
- Officiating: Kenneth Bray.
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