Obits--Van Buren Co. TN
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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