In Alphabetical Order by Surname
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SAFLEY, Charles Remus (1883-1966)Rites Wednesday For C.R. Safley, Former VB Judge
Charles Remus Safley, 83, retired Laurelburg community farmer and longtime Van Buren County judge, died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday in Warren County General Hospital, following an illness of six weeks. Funeral services were held at High's Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday with John W. High and Rufe Higgins officiating and interment was in Crain Hill Cemetery. A native of Van Buren County, he was born March 6, 1883, and was the son of Lawson Safley and Jerusha Thomas Safley. He was married to the former Pearl Hillis, who died in 1956, and he was a member of the Church of Christ. Prior to his election as county judge, he served several terms as a member of the county court. He leaves two sons, Clarence E. (Red) Safley, of McMinnville, and Lawson Safley of Springfield; three grandsons, Milton Russell of Bone Cave, and Charles Safley and Mac Safley of Springfield, and two great-grandchildren.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 27 May 1966, p. 4.[Contributor: Walter L. Hillis, 2001]
SAYLORS, Dempse Cordell (1909-2001)Dempse Cordell Saylors, 91, of Sparta passed away Friday, March 2, 2001. Saylors was born August 24, 1909, in White County, the son of Monrow and Hattie Hash Saylors. He was a teacher, mail carrier and farmer. He attended the Black Oak Church of God. Services were Sunday, March 4, 2001, in Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Saylors Cemetery. Glea Shelley and Howard Thomason officiated. Saylors was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Gertrude Saylors and Clara Hefner Elam. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Howard Saylors of Sparta; a son, Eugene H. Saylors and wife Rhonda of TX; three daughters, Linda Wilson and husband Gary of Chattanooga; Dinah Saylors of NY; Julia Ruby of IL; two brothers, Dillard Saylors of AL; Grady Saylors of Nashville; eight grandchildren, Gregg Wilson, Stephanie Wilson, Aaron Ruby, John Ruby, Brad Saylors, Melissa Saylors, Renee Saylors, Tracy Humphrey, John Humphrey, and a great-grandchild, Reagan Humphrey.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.Mountain View, Spencer, TN. Friday, 9 Mar 2001, p. 2
SCOTT, Arcie (1893 - 1980)
Arcie Scott, 86, died Sunday at Veterans Administration Hospital in Nashville following an illness of four days. A Warren County native and retired employee of the Van Buren County Highway Department, he was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a veteran of World War I and was the son of the late Joseph Prater and Flora Lee Martin Scott. His wife, Bettie Ann Hennessee Scott, died last Dec. 14. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Spencer Church of Christ with Bobby Wilhite and Andy McElroy to officiate. Burial will be at Spencer Town Cemetery. Survivors are a son, Everett Scott, Tomah, Wis.; four daughters: Mrs. Willene Kell, Spencer, Mrs. Mable Monger, Paducah, Ky., Mrs. Carolyn Boyd, Spencer, and Mrs. Opal Hendrixson, Detroit; a brother, Bill Scott, Knoxville; a sister, Mrs. Leila Bishop, Bone Cave; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. High's Inc. is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) Mon, 14 Jan 1980
Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2005
SCOTT, Bettie Ann Hennessee 1900 - 1979)
Betty Ann Scott, Spencer, died Friday night at Cedar Crest Senior Citizens Home, Calvert City, Ky., following an extended illness. She was 78 years old. A housewife and Van Buren County native, she was a member of the Church of Christ. She was the wife of Arcie Scott, who survives. Her parents were the late W.C. and Martha Ann Roberts Hennessee. Services were yesterday at Spencer Church of Christ with Bobby Wilhite and Andy McElroy officiating. Burial was at Spencer Town Cemetery. Survivors in addition to her husband are a son Evertt Scott, Tomah, Wis., four daughters, Mrs. Willene Kell and Mrs. Carolyn Boyd, both of Spencer, Mrs. Mable Monger, Paducah, Ky., and Mrs. Opal Hendrixson, Detroit; a brother, A.C. Hennessee, Bone Cave, Ky.; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. High's Inc. is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) Mon, 17 Dec 1979
Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2005
SCOTT, John Wesley (1960-2001)
John Wesley Scott, 41, of McMinville passed away Sunday, October 14, 2001. Scott was born March 11, 1960, in Warren County, the son of Everette Scott and Barbara N. Scott. He was a nursery worker. Services were Tuesday, October 16, 2001, in the High Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. George Roberts officiated. Survivors include her son, Jonathan Scott of McMinnville; daughter, Dasha Scott of McMinnville; granddaughter, Bailey Herriman; mother, Barbara Carr of McMinnville; maternal grandmother, Gertrude Scott of McMinnville; brothers, Carl Everett Scott of Morrison; Wayne Scott of McMinnville; two nephews, Tyson Scott of McMinnville; Jamie Scott of McMinnville; and Regina McCormick of the Dibrell Community. High Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain View, Spencer, TN. Fri, 19 Oct 2001.
SEAMONS, Nancy Rowland circa 1880 - 1971)
Mrs. Nancy Rowland Seamons, 91-year-old resident of Bone Cave, died following an illness of three weeks duration at McMinnville Nursing Home Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. A native of Van Buren County and a member of the Baptist Church, she was the widow of the late W.H. Seamons. She was a daughter of the late W.T. and Martha Hash Rowland. Survivors include a son, Nile Seamons, Bone Cave; three daughters, Mrs. Raleigh Patton, LaFayette, Ga., and Mrs. Mack Mullins and Mrs. L.E. Harris, both of McMinnville; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Neal, Rock Island, and Mrs. Emma Johnson, Bone Cave, as well as 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were scheduled in Highs Chapel at 4 P.M. Wednesday, John W. High officiating and with burial in Mt. View Cemetery. Highs, Inc., was in charge of the arrangementsSouthern Standard, McMinnville, TN 8 Sept 1971, p. 10-A
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2004]
SEAMONS, Thomas Bryant (1901-1953)
Bryant Seamons, Merchant, Dies, Rites Friday
Funeral services for Thomas Bryant Seamons, 52, retired merchant, were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the chapel of High Funeral Home. Rev. Bill A. Jordon, Bapitst minister of Chattanooga, and Stanley J. McInery, Minister of Westwood Church of Christ, officiated. Burial was in Mt. View cemetery. Mr. Seamons, a McMinnville merchant for six years, died at Faulkner Springs hospital Wednesday afternoon at 4:40 o'clock as a result of injuries received in a truck accident near his Bone Cave home on the previous Sunday. He suffered several broken ribs and a punctured lung in the accident. A native of Van Buren county, Mr. Seamons was born January 13, 1901. He was the son of W.H. Seamons and Nancy Rowland Seamons and was married December 31, 1922 to Miss Emma Gertrude Miller. She died September 24, 1950. Mr. Seamons was engaged in the grocery business on Rebel Hill here from 1941 to 1947, moving to Florida at that time where he opereated a motor court at St. Augustine until 1951. Returning here he had lived at Bone Cave since that time. Mr. Seamons was a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents; five daughters Mrs. G.H. O'Neal, Chattanooga, Mrs. Edwin Whitlock, Brunswick, Ga., Mrs. G.H. Partin, Misses Tommye and Patricia Seamons, St. Agustine, Fla.; one brother, Sam Seamons, Bone Cave, and three sisters, Mrs. R.M. Patton, Mrs. L.E. Harris and Mrs. M.J. Mullins, McMinnville. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 5 Feb 1953.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2000, with permission
from Maxine Reggio's Obituary Books.]
SHOCKLEY, Anna Elizabeth Haston (circa 1906 - 1981)
Anna Elizabeth Shockley, 75, died Friday, June 12, at her residence in Van Buren County following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 14, from the chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with Fred Sharp and Joseph Smith officiating. Burial followed in Haston Cemetery in Van Buren County. She is survived by her husband, Tandy Powell Shockley, of Van Buren County; two sons, F.D. Shockley of Van Buren County and Montgomery Shockley of Huntsville, AL; three daughters, Faye Davis of Sparta, Juanita Adamson of McMinnville, and Flora Sherrell of Sparta; two brothers, Dave Haston of Sparta and George Haston of Texas; one sister, Vollie Moss of Lewisburg; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. June 1981.[Contributor: Monte Shockley Britton, 2000][Note: Anna Elizabeth Haston Shockley was my grandmother. Her parents were Elizabeth (Betty) Haston, 24 Mar. 1871-21 Sept. 1946, and Joel Montgomery Haston, 19 Feb 1863-30 Aug 1925. They were married 14 Dec 1886. Monte Shockley Britton]
SHOCKLEY, Annie Spears (circa 1879-1953)Mrs. Annie Shockley Dies; Rites At Union
(left over from last week)
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Spears Shockley, who died April 17, at the home of a sister near Doyle, were conducted April 19 at 2 p.m. at Union in White county. John W. High officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Shockley, widow of G.B. Shockley, died following an illness of two months. She was 74. A native of Van Buren county, she was a daughter of Drew Spears and Lodema Yates Spears. Mrs. Shockley was a member of the Methodist church. Survivors include three brothers, G.G., R.C., and C.C. Sparkman; two sisters Mrs. Ed Plumlee and Mrs. Fred Sparkman. High's were in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 7 May 1953, p. 18.
[Contributor: Maxi;ne Reggio, 2000]
SHOCKLEY, Gustavis Beauguard (circa 1869-1950)
Aged Van Buren Farmer Passes
Gustavis Beauguard Shockley, 90-year-old retired Van Buren farmer, died at his home, near Reno bridge, Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Old Union Church in White County. Burial was in same. Mr. Shockley, native of Van Buren County, had been a prominent farmer of the Cummingsville Community for many years. He was born Mar. 12, 1869, the son of Thomas J. Shockley and Emiline Mitchell Shockley, and was married to Miss Avo Spears, who survives. Mr. Shockley is survived by his wife and several nieces and nephews. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN), 7 July 1950, p. 2
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2010]
SHOCKLEY, James M. (circa 1861 - 1953)92-Year Old Man Dies In Van Buren
James M. Shockley, 92-year-old Van Buren resident, died at his home in the fourth district Friday afternoon at 4: 25 o'clock. He had been ill for a period of two weeks. Funeral rites were held at 2:30 o'clock at the Spencer Baptist Church. Rev. Reid Compton, the pastor officiated and burial was in Molloy cemetery. Born June 14, 1860, Mr. Shockley was a lifelong resident of Van Buren county. His parents were Wiley Shockley and Lucretia McCormic Shockley and he was married to Miss Carolyn Medley, who preceded hin in death. Mr. Shockley was a member of the Baptist church. His only daughter, Mrs. Annie McCormick, preceded him in death a week ago. Survivors include several grandchildren. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday February 19, 1953.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
SHOCKLEY, Mary Vida Campen (1874-1961)Shockley Funeral Held On Tuesday
Mrs. Mary Vida Shockley, long-time resident of Warren county died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Bruce Curtis on Route 6, Sunday after an illness of nine months. She was 87. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, at High's Chapel, with interment to be in the Crain Hill Cemetery. Houston Stiles and John W. High will officiate. Born in Warren county, Mrs. Shockley was the daughter of the late G.H. and Elizabeth Roberts Campen, also natives of the county. She was married to Tom J. Shockley, who preceded her in death, and was a member of the Church of Christ. The deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Irving Hillis, of Bone Cave, Mrs. A.D. Boyd of Salino, Kansas, and Mrs. Curtis. She also leaves two sons, Parker Gillentine of Anderson, Ind., and Charlie Gillentine of Nashville and one sister, Mrs. Maggie Galloway of McMinnville. She had 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grand- children. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Jun 1961.[Contributor: Walter L. Hillis, 2001][Note: Dates are 25 Jan 1874 - 2 July 1961.]
SHOCKLEY, Steven Kelly (circa 1975-1998)Steven Kelly Shockley, 23
Spencer resident and Warren County native Steven Kelly Shockley, 23, died Oct. 10 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Ala., from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A mechanic and Aquatech employee and a member of the Church of Christ, he is survived by his parents, Bobby J. and Bertha Mae Burdett Shockley of Spencer; one brother, Marty J. Shockley of Spencer; one sister, Kendra Beth Shockley of Spencer; grandparents, Jessie Shockley and Gladys Shockley, both of Spencer; one nephew, one niece, uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of friends. Services were held Tuesday at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Spencer Chapel with Cecil Van Winkle officiating. Burial followed at Shockley Cemetery in Van Buren County. Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Spencer Chapel was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Oct. 14, 1998.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2000]
SHOCKLEY, Tandy Powell (circa 1903-1993)
Mr. Shockley, 90, succumbs to illness
Cummingsville community resident and Van Buren County native Powell Shockley, 90, died March 10 at Baptist Hospital after a two-week illness. A retired farmer and a member of the Methodist church, he was the son of Jim and Eva Lee Simmons Shockley. He is survived by three daughters, Faye Davis and Flora Sherrell of Sparta and Juanita Adamson of McMinnville; two sons, F.D. Shockley of Spencer and Montgomery Shockley of Huntsville; one brother, Buford Shockley of Sparta; and one sister, Bertha Shockley of Spencer; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Love-Cantrell & Cope's Spencer Chapel with Dean Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Haston Cemetery in Van Buren County. Love-Cantrell & cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, March 12, 1993[Contributor: Monte Shockley Britton, 2000.][Note: Tandy Powell Shockley was my grandfather, Monte Shockley Britton.]
SIMMONS, Ansel Dean (circa 1935-1993)
Extended illness claims Simmons, 58
Spencer resident and Van Buren County native Ansel Deal Simmons, 58, died Nov. 22 at White County Hospital after an extended illness. A merchant and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Elmer and Allie Hutchins Simmons. He is survived by six daughters, Diane Morton of McMinnville, Sandra Shockley and Denise Yates, both of Spencer, Kathy Howard of Florida, Peggy Lee of Pikeville and Brenda Hickerson of Manchester; two sisters, Kathleen and Thelma Simmons of Virginia; three brothers, Hollis Simmons of Indiana, J.C. Simmons of Spencer and Huel Simmons of Lavergne; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Love-Cantrell & Cope's Spencer Chapel with burial to follow at the Town Cemetery. Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 24 Nov 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Beulah Hale (circa 1907-1992)
Beulah Simmons
Spencer resident and Warren County native Beulah Mai Simmons, 85, died Jan 29 at River Park Hospital after a lingering illness. A homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ at Piney, she was the daughter of Jesse and Connie Sullens Hale and was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Simmons, in 1975. She is survived by two daughters, Lucille Shockley and Elva Jean Carter, both of Spencer; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild. Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at High's Chapel with Bobby Wilhite officiating. Burial will follow at Shockley Cemetery in Van Buren County. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 31 Jan 1992.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Bufford Bernard (circa 1942-1993)Services today for Bufford Simmons
Spencer resident and Van Buren County native Bufford Bernard Simmons, 51, died suddenly July 19 at his home. A retired sawmill operator and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of Charlie and Vianna Smith Simmons of Spencer, who survive. He is survived by his wife, Elma Marie Simmons; three sons, Stanley Simmons, Stacey Simmons and Randon Havery, all of Spencer; three sisters, Lois Williams of Rickmond, VA., Evelyn Knight of Chantille, Va. and Joyce Colvard of Pikeville; three brothers, Harold Blaylock and Winfred Simmons, both of Pikeville and Perry Simmons of Spencer; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held today at 3 p.m. at Love-Cantrell & Cope's Spencer Chapel with Clayton Evans and Cecil Van Winkle officiating. Burial will follow at the Town Cemetery in Spencer. Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 23 June 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Carl B. (circa 1928-1992)
Carl B. Simmons
Self-employed farmer Carl B. Simmons, 64, died Nov. 18 at River Park Hospital following a one-year illness. Mr. Simmons was unmarried and a native of White County. He was the son of Orville and Mattie Kuhn Simmons and a resident of the Rock Island community. Survivors include uncles, Roy Kuhn of Rock Island and Sam Carson Myers of Indiana; aunts, Edna Smith of Doyle and Thelma Worley of Michigan. Several cousins also survive. Services will be today at 1 p.m. at High's Chapel with burial to follow in Skurlock Cemetery in White County. Visitation began at noon yesterday at High's. Steve Breedlove and Garvin Haley will officiate at funeral services. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, 20 Nov 1992.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Douglas Reed (circa 1946-1993)Simmons, 47 dies in Chattanooga
Pikeville resident Douglas Reed Simmons, 47, died Aug. 27 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. He is survived by his wife, Melba Thomas Simmons; one son, James Simmons of Pikeville; three brothers, Clyde Simmons of Chattanooga, J.D. Simmons of Spencer and Randall Simmons of Northampton, Mass.; two sisters, Roberta Woods of Crossville and Rebecka Hensley of Spencer. Services were held Monday at Bowers Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Ray Morgan officiating. Burial followed at the Lone Wood Cemetery in Van Buren County. Bowers Funeral Home of Pikeville was in charge of arrangements. Information courtesy of Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 1 Sep 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Earl (circa 1928-1992)Earl Simmons
Retired Air Force Master Sgt., and Van Buren County native, Earl Simmons, 64, succumbed to an extended illness Nov 20 at River Park Hospital. Mr. Simmons was the son of the late Arthur and Gertrude Dodson Simmons and a member of the Baptist church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Essie Irene Simmons, who died Feb. 11, 1980. Survivors include three sons, David E. Simmons of Huntsville, Ala., Don W. Simmons of McMinnville, Steve A. Simmons of Atlanta; two daughters, Janet M. Richeson of Sweetwater and Angela L. Simmons of Atlanta. Also surviving are brothers, J.D. Simmons of Spencer, Randall Simons of North Hampton, Mass., and Douglas Simmons of Pikeville. Two sisters, Roberta Wood of Crossville and Rebecca Hensleyy of Spencer, also survive, as do four grandchildren.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Sun, 22 Nov 1992.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Ernest Morgan (circa 1905-1993)Mr. Simmons dies in White County
Route 1, Doyle resident and White County native Ernest Morgan Simmons, 88, died Aug 2 at White County Hospital. A self-employed farmer, he was the son of William and Maude Scott Simmons and is survived by his wife Mary Wilson Simmons. Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home Chapel in Sparta with Freddie Copeland officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in White County Information courtesy of High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 4 Aug 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Eunice Leanora Hale (circa 1913-1999)Doyle resident and White County native Eunice Leanora Hale Simmons, 86, died Nov. 18 at National Health Corporation in McMinnville. A homemaker, she was the daughter of Isom and Lila Dodson Hale, and was preceded in death by her husband, Steward Eugene Simmons. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Walker Bryant of McMinnville; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Kathy Simmons of Doyle; brothers, Robert, James and Billy Hale, all of Sparta; sister, Lula Mae Frasier of Sparta; grandchildren, Sherry Langston of McMinnville and Stacey Simmons of Doyle; step-grandchildren, Wade Bryant of McMinnville and Vickie Sapelak of Franklin; and great-grandchildren, Amanda, Jesse and Travis. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Hunter Funeral Home with Fate Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Simmons Cemetery in Doyle. Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Nov. 19, 1999, p. 2-A.
SIMMONS, Katie Bickford (circa 1934-1993)Katie Simmons, 59, dies at home
Route 1, Spencer resident and Van Buren County native Katie Kathleen Simmons, 59, died Nov. 6 at her home after a three-year illness. A homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Ethel Hitchcock Bickford. She is survived by her husband, J.C. Simmons; one daughter, Mary Yearwood of Pikeville; one son, Kenny Simmons of Spencer; one sister, Otak Wheeler of Spencer; one brother, Walter T. Walling of Monroe, Mich.; four grandchildren, Jeff Barnes of Doyle, John Barnes of Pikeville, Jason Johnson of Rock Island and Devin Simmons of Spencer, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Midway Church of Christ with Daniel Mosley and Royce Farris officiating. Burial will follow at Simmons Cemetery in White County. Visitation will be held today at the Midway Church of Christ in Spencer on Highway 285. Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 7 Nov 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, L.D. (circa 1921-1989)L.D. Simmons
L.D. Simmons, 68-year-old retired veteran of World War II, died Friday at his Route 1, Spencer residence. A member of the Church of God and native of Van Buren County, he was a son of the late Drew and Betty Simmons. He is survived by sisters Mattie Mitchell and Avie Myers of Spencer and several nieces and nephews. W.J. Fox conducted services in the Spencer chapel of Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Monday, with burial in Town Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 4 Jan 1989.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Mamie Elizabeth Baker (circa 1898-1993)Mamie Elizabeth Simmons passes away
Former restaurant owner Mamie Elizabeth Simmons, 95, died Saturday at her home at 204 Van Buren Street. A member of Mt. Leo Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late James Drew Baker and Gertrude Davis Baker and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Evans Simmons, and a son, Charles Simmons. She is survived by a daughter Vera Elizabeth Templeton of McMinnville; a son James L. Simmons of Blountville; a brother Augustus Baker of Pikeville; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation is today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at High's Chapel. Services will be tonight at 8 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Spencer Town Cemetery with Ernest Laws and Marion Ward officiating.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 31 Oct 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Polly Ann Manus (circa 1920-1985)Annie Simmons
Mrs. Polly Ann (Annie) Simmons, 65-year-old resident of Spencer, died of a lingering illness in Park View Hospital, Nashville, at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. A native of Van Buren County and member of the Church of God, she was married to Carroll Edward Simmons who preceded her in death April 30, 1981. She was a daughter of the late Reverdy Manus and of Mrs. Goldie Yates of Spencer. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son and three daughters, Carroll Lynn Simmons of Stanford, Fla., Mrs. Margaret Johnson of Old Hickory, Mrs. June Shapers of Leesburg, Fla., and Mrs. Carolyn Mooneyham of Spencer. She is also survived by two brother and four sisters, Gene Manus of Spencer, Jack Manus of Barberton, Ohio, Mrs. Jack Wilson of Ohio, Mrs. Dovie Simmons and Mrs. Tennie Yates of Spencer, Mrs. Roberta Jernigan of Sparta, 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Dennis Deweese conducted services in McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel, the funeral home in charge, at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Intombmenet was in Spencer Town Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 17 Jul 1986.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SLATTEN, Robert Lee (1916-2001)Robert Lee Slatten, 85, of Sparta passed away Monday, June 18, 2001. Slatten was born April 3, 1916, in White County, the son of E.J. Slatten Sr. and Minnie Felts Slatten. He was a retired state vocational rehabilitation worker and a army veteran of World War II. Services were Thursday, June 21, 2001, in Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Plainview Cemetery. Reverend Dan Horton officiated. Slatten was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Roy Slatten, Toy Slatten, Waymon Slatten; and a sister, Bessie Young. Survivors include his wife, Anna Pearl Slatten of Sparta; daughter, LaWanna Slatten of Sparta; two sisters, Essie England of Sparta; Hattie Pitman of Sparta; two brothers, William Slatten of Sparta; and E.J. Slatten Jr. of MI. Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain View, Spencer, TN. Fri, 22 Jun 2001, p. 2.
SLATTON, Violet McCoy (circa 1911-2003)Violet McCoy Slatton, 92, passed away April 24, 2003. Slatton was born Dec. 30, 1910, in Van Buren County, TN to John McCoy and Ella Lawson McCoy. She had been a homemaker. McCoy was preceded in death by one son, Carl Melton Slatton; parents; three sisters; and three brothers. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Slatton of Doyle; one son and daughter-in- law, Leonard and Dorothy Slatton of Doyle; two grandsons and spouses, Robert and Joyce Slatton of Doyle and Jimmy and Joan Slatton of McMinnville; two great grandchildren, Misty Slatton and Robert Justin Slatton both of Murfreesboro; one step great granddaughter, Courtney Daniel of Franklin; one sister, Lodemia Cummings of McMinnville; one brother, Joe B. McCoy of Cummingsville; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Services were eat 5 p.m., April 26, 2003, at High Funeral Home with burial in McElroy Cemetery. High Funeral Home in McMinnville was in charge of arrangements.
Sparta Expositor, Sparta, TN April 2003
[Contributor: Brenda Pegg, 2003]
SMITH, Alberta Hillis (circa 1920-1998)Alberta Hillis Smith, 78
Van Buren County native and Bone Cave resident Alberta Hillis Smith, 78, died July 20, at NHC Health Care in McMinnville after an extended illness. The daughter of Walter and Ersie Dodson Hillis, she was a homemaker and a Christian Scientist. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ed Smith, in 1976; her parents; and two sisters. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held today at 4 p.m. at Crain Hill Cemetery with Willard Ralph Jr. Officiating. Visitation will be held at High's Chapel today from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. July 22, 1998.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2000]
SOWELL, Rachel Mae (1949 - 1999)
Smithville resident and Warren County native Rachel M. Sowell, 50, died July 18 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro after a seven-month illness. A secretary with Walker Nursery and a member of New Life Baptist Church, she is survived by her husband, Paul Sowell Jr.; one daughter, Holly Denise Sowell of McMinnville; one son, Gregory Lynn Sowell of McMinnville; mother, Dorothy Mae Setler of Painesville, Ohio; father and step-mother, Hollis Thomas and Dorothy Lee Simmons of Spencer; one step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Kristi and Brian Holoway of Nashville; two sisters, Kathy Cantrell of Smithville and Linda Louise Pelham of McMinnville; one brother, Hollis Thomas Simmons of Tucson, Ariz.; three step-brothers, David and Tom Campbell and Lee Simmons, all of McMinnville; one step- sister, Pat Fults of McMinnville; two half-sisters, Nancy Yates of Willoughby, Ohio, and Karen Hill of Painesville,Ohio; and three half-brothers, Wayne and Allen Setler, both of Madison, Ohio, and Gary Setler of Willoughby, Ohio. Services were held Wednesday at High's Chapel with Bobby Muncey officiating. Burial and graveside services followed at 1 p.m. at Talley Cemetery in Lincoln County. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.SOUTHERN STANDARD, McMinnville, TN, 23 July 1999, p. 2-A.
Rachel Mae Sowell, 50, of Warren County passed away July 18, 1999.
Sowell was a secretary at Walker Nursery and attended New Life Baptist Church. She was born December 19, 1948, daughter of Hollis Thomas Simmons and Dorothy Mae DeLong. Services were Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at High Funeral Home with burial in Talley Cemetery. Bobby Muncey officiated. Survivors include her husband, Paul Sowell, Jr. of McMinnville; daughter, Holly Denise Sowell of McMinnville; son, Gregory Lynn Sowell of McMinnville; mother, Dorothy Mae Setler of Ohio; father and step-mother, Hollis Thomas and Dorothy Lee Simmons of Spencer; step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Kristi and Brian Holoway of Nashville; sisters, Kathy Cantrell of Smithville; and Linda Louise Pelham of McMinnville; brother, Hollis Thomas Simmons of Arizona; step- brothers, David Campbell, Tom Campbell, and Lee Simmons, all of McMinnville; step-sister, Pat Fults of McMinnville; half sisters, Nancy Yates and Karen Hill of Ohio; half brothers, Wayne Setler, Allen Setler, and Gary Setler, all of Ohio. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Spencer, TN, Tues, 27 July 1999, p. 2.SPAKES, Charlie Lee (circa 1922-1974)
Charlie Lee Spakes
Charlie Lee Spakes, 52-year-old crane operator for Bridge Builders, Inc., succumbed to a week's illness in the VA Hospital, Nashville at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday. A native of Van Buren County and veteran of World War II, he was married to the former Mary Rankhorn, who survives, and was a son of the late Herman and Maggie Lawson Spakes. He was a resident of Route 1, Rock Island. In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons, Donald and Ronald Spakes, Rock Island; Dudley Spakes, McMinnville; four daughters, Mrs. Bob Norris, Mrs. Clinton Hines and Miss Donna Faye Spakes, all of Rock Island, and Mrs. Donnie Richardson, Beersheba Springs; two brothers, Carl Spakes, Rock Island, and J. B. Spakes, Sparta; four sisters, Mrs. E.R. McNeal, Knoxville; Mrs. Billie Moody, Tullahoma; Mrs. Evelyn Johnson, Texas, and Mrs. Tom Causer, Nashville, as well as six grandchildren. John W. High will officiate at last rites scheduled at 2 p.m. Thursday in High's Chapel, interment to follow in Preston Heights Cemetery at Quebeck. The arrangements by High's, Inc.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Oct 1974.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SPAKES, Mary Deltress Rankhorn (circa 1927-1983)Spakes, Mary Deltress
Mrs. Mary Deltress Spakes, 56-year-old resident of Route 2, Rock Island, succumbed to a two-year illness in River Park Hospital at 10:45 p.m. Friday. A native of White County, she was the widow of Charlie Lee Spakes who preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Spakes is the daughter of M.V. Rankhorn and the late Della Cope Rankhorn. Survivors include three sons and four daughters, Donald Lee Spakes of McMinnville, Ronny and Dudley Reed Spakes of Rock Island, Charlie Mae Norris of Beersheba, Lynda Hines of McMinnville Della Faye Masey and Patricia Henderson of Rock Island; a brother, Garvin Rankhorn of McMinnville, 10 grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Alton Marcom conducted last rites in High's Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Interment followed in Preston Heights. High Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Feb 1983.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SPARKMAN, Charlie Ryan (1910 - 1992)McMinnville resident and Van Buren County native Charlie Ryan Sparkman, 82, died Nov. 12 at River Park Hospital after a one year illness. A retired Powermatic employee, he was the son of Monroe and Nancy Chambers Sparkman and was preceded in death by two sons, Duaine and Larry Sparkman. He is survived by is wife, Hazel Sparkman; two daughters, Vennita Koenig of Elkhard, Ind. and Judy Carruth of Seagoville, Texas; four sons, Charles, Bobby and Wade Sparkman of McMinnville and Dale Sparkman of Edwarsburg, Mich.; one brother, Lee Sparkman of Hopkinsville, Ky., 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were held yesterday at High's Chapel with Titus Ward officiating. Burial followed at Friendship Cemetery. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Sun. 15 Nov. 1992.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2000.]
SPARKMAN, Cooper Landis (1894-1952)White Countian Dies In Hospital
Cooper Landis Sparkman of the Quebeck community of White county, died in a Murfreesboro hospital Tuesday, April 8, following an extended illness. He was 68. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Quebeck Baptist Church and burial was in Preston Heights cemetery. Mr. Sparkman, born in White county, October 11, 1894, was a son of Temple Sparkman and Permelia Hunter Sparkman and he was married to Miss Pearl Hill. She Survives. Mr. Sparkman was a veteran of World War I. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Charlie Moore, Quebeck, and Mrs. A.B. Ford, Washington, D.C.Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. Apr. 18, 1952, p. 6.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001][Note: Concerning the last line, which says that Mrs. A. B. Ford lived in Washington, D.C. I smiled a bit when I read that, because it's actually Washington State, not Washington, D.C. She was my Great Aunt Willie Luetta Sparkman who married Almarine Brawley Ford. I know this is probably how the obituary read in the paper, but it is absolutely incorrect on that point, anyway. Bonnie A. Marston <bon@nwlink.com> 12 Sept 2002]
SPARKMAN, Earl T. (circa 1923 - 2000)
Earl T. Sparkman, 77, of Mobile, Alabama, formerly of Doyle, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2000. Sparkman was the son the Thomas Lansford and Martha Jane Sparkman. He attended the Springhill Baptist Church. Sparkman served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Abba Shrine Temple Greeters Unit. Sparkman was a trouble shooter for Scott Paper Company. Sparkman was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Joe Ben and Frank Sparkman. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Sparkman of Mobile; two sons, Earl T. Sparkman, Jr. of Georgia and Bill Sparkman of Germany; one daughter, Nancy S. Cooper of Mobile, Alabama; five grandchildren; three sisters, Allene Davis of Dunlap, Christine Oliphant of Oak Ridge, and Ann Bell of Chattanooga; one brother, Billy G. Sparkman of Cleveland; one sister-in-law, Betty Sparkman of Doyle; several other relatives and friends; and several nieces and nephews in White County. Services were held Friday, November 17, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Radney Funeral Home in Mobile, Alabama, with burial in the Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile. Radney Funeral Home in Mobile, Alabama, was in charge of arrangements.
This information is courtesy of Hunter Funeral Home.Sparta Expositor, Sparta, TN. Nov 2000.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SPARKMAN, Edd (circa 1910-1997)Edd Sparkman, 87
Doyle resident and Van Buren County native Edd Sparkman, 87, died Aug 19 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center after a short illness. A retired farmer and school bus driver for Van Buren County Schools, he was the son of Grover and Angie Sparkman and was preceded in death by one brother, Clifton Sparkman. He is survived by two sons, George Edward Sparkman of Sparta and Paul Havern Sparkman of Doyle; one daughter, Virginia Moore of Doyle; five grandchildren, Patricia Johnson, Jeff Moore and Paul Sparkman, all of Sparta, Michael and Don Moore, both of Doyle, and one sister, Clata Phifer of Sparta. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at High's Chapel with burial following at Sparkman Cemetery in Van Buren County. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. tonight at High's. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 20 Aug 1997.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SPARKMAN, Edward Paul (circa 1917 - 1994)Edward Paul Sparkman, 77
Doyle resident and Spencer native Edward Paul Sparkman, 77, died Nov. 20 at Sparta Health Care Center after an extended illness. A retired farmer, he was the son of the late Hugh Jay and Nannie Mai Vance Sparkman. He is survived by his wife, Dahlia Sparkman; one son, Ira Hugh Sparkman of Shellville, GA; three daughters, Pat Martin of Bell Buckle, Camilla Sparkman of Old Hickory and Lyn Bradshaw of Morrison; one sister, Willene Maples of Chunchula, Ala.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at Hunter Funeral Home with Bobby Wilhite, John Murphy, Fate Wilson and Tom Farmer officiating. Burial followed at Doyle Cemetery. Information courtesy of Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 23 Nov 1994.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2000]
SPARKMAN, Gladys Chandler (circa 1902 - 1993)
Doyle resident, Gladys Sparkman, dies
Route 1, Doyle resident and Warren County native Gladys C. Sparkman, 91, died Aug. 13 at Middle Tennessee Health Care Center after an extended illness. A homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Dow and Mattie Davis Chandler and was preceded in death by her husband, L.D. Sparkman in 1981. She is survived by two daughters, Grace Kell of Rock Island and Louise Kell of Doyle; one sister, Livina Green of Walling; three brothers, Arnold and Conrad Chandler, both of Doyle and Andrew Chandler of Rock Island; three grandchildren, Joann and David Kell and Melissa Darnbush; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held today at 3:30 p.m. at High's Chapel with Garvin Haley and Carl Gene Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at Mount View Cemetery. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Sunday, 15 August 1993.[Note: Louise Sparkman Kell's biological mother was Elvey Parker who died shortly after Louise was born. Elvey Parker was Lucious D. Sparkman's first wife. L.J. Hunter]
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2000]
SPARKMAN, James Lee (circa 1906 - 1994)
Van Buren native James Sparkman dies
Van Buren County native James Lee Sparkman, 88, died June 5 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center. An employee of Southeastern and Marvis Hayes trucking companies for 32 years and a member of the Westwood Church of Christ, he was the son of the late James M. and Nancy Chambers Sparkman. He is survived by his wife, Phoebe Talley Sparkman; four sons, Clarence Sparkman of Antioch, Ray Sparkman of Rockford, Ill., Charles and Herman Sparkman, both of Hopkinsville; two daughters, Dorothy Matheson of Dayton, Ohio and Beverly Hamborg of Hampshire, Ill.; 15 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at Hughart and Beard Funeral Home in Hopkinsville with Danny Cleaver officiating. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery. Information courtesy of High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 8 June 1994.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2000.]
SPARKMAN, Nannie Chambers (1884-1952)Mrs. Nannie Chambers Sparkman, 67, widow of J. M. Sparkman, died Saturday morning at 9:45 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul Phifer, Sparta Road. She had been in ill health for four years. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at East End Church of Christ. offficiating was Rufe Higgins, minister of Chestnut Grove Church of Christ, and John W. High and burial was in Mt. View cemetery. Mrs. Sparkman was a native of Van Buren county, born December 2, 1884. She was a daughter of Allen Chambers and Artamicha Tosh Chambers and for the past several years had made her home with her daughter here. Her husband died March 11. Mrs. Sparkman was a member of the Church of Christ. Besides her daughter, she is survived by three sons, Lee Sparkman, Hopkinsville, Ky.; Charles Sparkmann, McMinnville, and Gordon Sparkman, Plymouth, Mich.; seven brothers, C.E. Chambers, Dayton, Max Elbert Chambers, Old Hickory, Elijah, Dan, Gaston, Elisha and Allen Chamberrs, Dallas, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Cantrell, Dibbrell, Mrs. Jonah Hale, Spencer, and Mrs. Mary Hash, Dallas. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 19 June 1952, p. 8.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
SPARKMAN, Thomas Hugh (1914-2001)
Thomas Hugh (Tommy) Sparkman
Thomas Hugh (Tommy) Sparkman, 86, of Quebeck passed away Saturday, January 27, 2001. Sparkman was born July 14, 1914, in Van Buren County, the son of James Walter and Angeline Mayfield Sparkman. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a security guard. Services were Monday, January 29, 2001, in Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Doyle Cemetery. William Welch officiated. Sparkman was preceded in death by a son, Wilmas Hugh Sparkman, and his parents. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Raper Sparkman of Quebeck; a daughter, Anzena Montandon of Rock Island; two sons, T.K. Sparkman of CA; J. Stanley Sparkman Sr. of Smyrna; three brothers, Mack Sparkman of McMinnville; Lonnie Sparkman of OH; Andrew Sparkman of Crossville; five grandchildren, Rusty Montandon, Jason Montandon, James Sparkman, Thad Sparkman, Will Sparkman, three great-grandchildren, Ethan Montandon, Marlie Montandon, and Sloan Montandon. Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.Mountain View, Spencer, TN. Fri, 2 Feb 2001, p. 2.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SPARKMAN, William Johnson (circa 1921 - 1993)
Fultondale resident and Bone Cave native William Johnson Sparkman, 71, died Nov. 16. A veteran of World War II, a member of the Masons and the Laurel Creek Baptist Church, he was a retired employee of Hayes International Aircraft. He is survived by his wife, Anna Bryant Sparkman; one daughter, Glenda Sparkman Pearson; one sister, Lois Cummings of Nashville; four brothers, Eual Sparkman of Birmingham, Joe Sparkman of Chattanooga, Edward Sparkman of Rock Island and Robert Sparkman of Nashville; three grandchildren, Charles Gentry Pearson, William Kent Pearson and Jennifer Pearson. Services were held Wednesday at Glendale Chapel with burial following in Oakwood.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Sunday, 22 Nov 1992.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2000]
STEAKLEY, Dillard (circa 1922-1987)
Dillard Steakley, 65-year-old resident of 114 Kirby Street, succumbed to a two-month illness in River Park Hospital noon Sunday. Retired from the quality control division of Century Electric, he was a World War II Army veteran and native of Van Buren County. A member of the Locust Street Church of God, he was a son of the late Will and Ola Gooch Steakley. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Jo Steakley, and daughter Mrs. Pat Stembridge of Florence, Ala. He is also survived by brothers Herman of Rock Island, Carl of Bone Cave, Charles Steakley of Texas, sister Mrs. Jewel Goff of McMinnville, and one grandchild. O.L. Hart conducted services inthe chapel of McMinnville Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment was in Mt. View Cemetery.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. May 1987.
[Contributor: John W. Steakley, 2001][Note: Mr. Dillard Steakley died 10 May 1987. John W. Steakley]
STEAKLEY, Fred Lancer (circa 1922-1967)
F.L. Steakley Fatally Shot on Wednesday
A McMinnville man was fatally shot Wednesday night at Pikeville, and a Bledsoe County man has been charged with murder as a result of the shooting. Dead is Fred Lancer Steakley, Sr., 45, a former resident of Spencer. Charged in the shooting is Thomas (Doc) Evitt, 35 of Pikeville. He is free on a $10,000 bond, and a preliminary hearing is set for December 2. Bledsoe County Sheriff Carlton Nipper said the shooting occurred at Evitt's home. Steakley was shot three times with a .25 caliber Colt pistol, and died shortly after being admitted to Bledsoe Memorial Hospital. Sheriff Nipper quoted Evitt as stating Steakley came to his house drinking and forced his way inside. He refused to leave and an argument developed, leading to the shooting. Sheriff Nipper and a deputy went to the Evitt home shortly after 8 o'clock Wednesday night after a neighbor had phoned to say there seemed to be a disturbance at the home. Steakley died at 8:30 o'clock, only a few minutes after being admitted to the hospital. The three shots struck Steakley's mid-section. Sheriff Nipper was quoted by a Chattanooga newspaper as stating Steakley was arrested a month or so ago when he was at the Evitt home drinking and causing a disturbance. Both Steakley and Evitt were employed at Pikeville Sportswear, Steakley as a foreman. Funeral services for Steakley were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Spencer Church of Christ, with burial following in the Spencer Town Cemetery. Bobby Wilhite officiated, and High's Inc. was in charge of arrangements. Steakley was born in Bledsoe County, but had lived in Van Buren County before moving to McMinnville. He made his home at 114 Virginia Street, here. The deceased was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Mary Russell Steakley; a son, Fred Lancer Steakley, Jr. and a daughter, Evelyn Gale Holder, all of McMinnville; also his father, John C. Steakley, Sr; mother, Mrs. Mary Lou Steakley, and a brother, John C. Steakley, Jr., all of Van Buren County; and three grandchildren.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Tues, 21 Nov 1967.
[Contributor: John W. Steakley, 2001]
STEAKLEY, John C. (circa 1887-1969)John C. Steakley, 82-year-old Spencer resident, died of a lingering illness at White County Hospital on April 11, 1969. A son of the late William C. and Amanda Whittenburg Steakley, he was married to the former Mary Lou Sapp who survives. Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. John C. Steakley, Jr, Spencer, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at Spencer Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Saturday by Bobby Wilhite, burial following in the Town cemetery. High's, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Tues, 15 Apr 1969.
[Contributor: John W. Steakley, 2001]
STEAKLEY, Martha Romans (1865-1948)
Death Claims Mrs. Steakley; Rites Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Romans Steakley, 81, widow of E.L. Steakley, were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Quebeck Church of Christ with Rev. William H. Moss, pastor of the First Methodist Church of McMinnville, officiating. Burial was in Preston Heights cemetery at Quebeck. Mrs. Steakley died in Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock after an extended illness. The deceased, a native of Van Buren county, was born October 20, 1865. She was a daughter of Solomon Romans and Lydia Haley Romans. A lifelong member of the Methodist Church, her husband preceded her in death seven years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. S.C. Patterson of Homerville, Ga., and Mrs.Pearl Earle of Nashville; seven sons, W.E. Steakley of Atlanta, Ga., J.M. and C.E. Steakley of Chattanooga, E.S. Steakley of Sanford, Fla., John Steakley of Sheffield, Ala., C.B. Steakley and C.C. Steakley of Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. J.C. White of McMinnville, Mrs. Lee Montandon of Campaign, and Mrs. Sallie McGee of Oklahoma City, Okla., and a number of grand- children. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 16 July 1948.
[Contributor: John W. Steakley, 2001]
STEAKLEY, Ola C. Gooch (circa 1890-1976)
Mrs. Ola C. Steakley, 86-year-old native of Huntsville, Ala., succumbed to a lingering illness at her Bone Cave residence at 3 a.m. Wednesday.
A member of the Church of God, she was the wife of Will Steakley, who preceded her in death Dec. 12, 1960, and was a daughter of the late William and Ada Whitworth Gooch.
Survivors include a daughter and five sons, Mrs. Hoyte Goff, Dillard Steakley, both of this city; Clarence and Carl Steakley, Bone Cave; herman Steakley, Route 1, Rock Island, and Charles Steakley, Manchester; two sisters, Mrs. X.E. Baucom, Huntsville, and Mrs. E.W. Fanning, East Point, GA., as well as 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grand children.
Brother Kevin Kaylor will conduct final rites in High's Chapel at 2 p.m. Friday, interment to follow in McElroy Cemetery in Van Buren County. High's, Inc., has charge of the arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 18 Aug 1976.
[Contributor: John W. Steakley, 2001]
STRAGGS, Montie Ville (1931-2001)Montie Ville Straggs, 70, of Sparta passed away Sunday, June 18, 2001. Straggs was born February 18, 1931, in KY, the son of Jessie H. and Wanda Dee Johnson Skaggs. He was a factory worker and an army veteran. Services were Thursday, June 21, 2001, in Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery. Jack Collins and John Osborn officiated. Skaggs was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ben Skaggs; and sister, Gwendolyn Evans. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Kolodzie of Franklin; son, Montie Lee Skaggs of IL; five sisters, Carrie Lightner of IL; Louise Vaughn of IL; Doris Powell of IL; Mussetta (Dale) Wolfram of NV; Arlene Johnson of OH; two brothers, D.H. Skaggs of KY; Ernie Skaggs of KY; loving ex-wife, Marianne Skaggs of Gainesboro; and six grandchildren. Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain View, Spencer, TN. Fri, 22 Jun 2001, p. 2.
Sullivan, Annie (1927-1986)Annie Sullivan
Dibrell resident Mrs. Annie Louise Sullivan, 59, died of an extended illness in McMinnville Health Care Center at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. She was retired after 26 years as a cook at Centertown School. She was a member of West Side Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter and two sons, Virginia Lance of McMinnville, James L. Sullivan, Jr. of Carthage, John L. Sullivan of Alabama and stepdaughter Lucille Nichols of Morrison. She is also survived by two sisters and two brothers. Thelma Thompson and Linda Burce, James Roy and Lawrence Glenn of McMinnville, and eight grandchildren. Rev. Bratton Tucker will conduct services in Love-Cantrell & Cope Chapel at 2 p.m. Friday. Interment will be in Shady Grove Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 21 Feb 1986.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
Sullivan, Betty Sue (circa 1946-1987)
Betty Sullivan
Betty Sue Sullivan, 41-year-old Spencer resident, died of a two day illness in Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, at 11:15 a.m. Thursday. Employed by USA Enterprises, she was a Baptist and native of Van Buren County. She was a daughter of the late Titus Page Sullivan Sr. and Mrs. Cora Guy Sullivan of Spencer. Besides her mother, she is survived by sisters Marlin McCoy and Ella Jane Knowles of Spencer, half-sisters Lola Mitchell of Massachusetts, Vida Madewell, Katherine Simmons and Clata Ray Mooneyham of Spencer, brothers Larry, Ira Lee, Nathan and Wade Sullivan, half-brothers Jim, Chester and Joe Sullivan, all of Spencer, and Titus Lee Sullivan of Sparta. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Hill Road Baptist Church, Spencer. Interment to be in Sodom Cemetery. Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 29 May 1987.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
Sullivan, Jack Morgan (circa 1907-1991)
Jack Sullivan
Route 1, Doyle resident and Spencer native Jack Morgan Sullivan, 84, died Aug. 21 at Sparta Health Care Center after an extended illness.
A retired employee of the Van BurenCounty Highway Department and a member of the Doyle Nazarene Church, he was the son of Sam and Myrtle Brymer Sullivan.
He is survived by his wife, Dovie Sullivan; three daughters, Lorene and Delma Brymer and Reba Phifer, all of Spencer; one son, Joe Sullivan of Walling; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at the spencer Church of God with James Dukes officiating. Burial will follow at the Molloy Cemetery. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 23 Aug 1991.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
Sullivan, Jim Emery (1914 - 1999)
Jim Emery Sullivan, 84, of Bone Cave, passed away Monday, May 9, 1999. Sullivan was born October 15, 1914, in Van Buren County to James Parker Sullivan and Vergie Brymer. He served as the sheriff of Van Buren County from 1960-1964.
Sullivan was preceded in death by one grandson, Bruce Steakley; five brothers, Brady, Adger, Floyd, J. P. and Elbert Sullivan; and one sister, Delma Gilbert. Survivors include his wife, Lyla Pack Sullivan of Bone Cave; two sons, Joe Sullivan and Burton Sullivan both of Sparta; seven daughters, Charlotte Rains, Jimmy Queen, Virgie Sullivan, Donna Kerr, Phyllis McCoy, and Sharon Moody all of Bone Cave and Bettye Hayes of Manchester; 22 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; three brothers, Austin P. Sullivan of Pikeville and John Sullivan and Leaton Sullivan both of Spencer; and one sister, Elvina Davis of Quebeck.
Services were held Tuesday (sic), May 11, 1999, at 2 p.m. at High Funeral Home chapel with burial in the Long Cemetery in Van Buren County. Nathan Hale officiated. High Funeral Home in McMinnville was in charge of the arrangements.SPARTA EXPOSITOR, Sparta, TN, May 1999.
Sullivan, Lyla Pack (1911 - 1999)
Bone Cave resident and Van Buren County native Lyla Pack Sullivan, 87, died June 18 (sic) at her home after an extended illness. A homemaker and a member of Mt. Elim Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Willie Henry and Sarah Frances Delong Pack; and was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Emery Sullivan on May 9. She is survived by two sons, Joe and Burton Sullivan, both of Sparta; seven daughters, Charlotte Rains, Jimmy Queen, Virgie Sullivan, Donna Kerr, Phyllis McCoy and Sharon Moody, all of Bone Cave, and Bettye Hayes of Manchester; two sisters, Edna Sullivan and Beatrice Yates, both of Van Buren County; 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Highs Chapel with Williard Ralph officiating. Burial will follow at Long Cemetery in Van Buren County. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
SOUTHERN STANDARD, McMinnville, TN, June 30, 1999, p. 2-A
Lyla Pack Sullivan, 87, passed away June 28, 1999, at her residence. Sullivan, a homemaker, was born October 4, 1911 in Van Buren County, the daughter of Willie Henry Pack and Sarah Frances Delong. Services were June 30, 1999, in the chapel of High Funeral Home with burial in the Long Cemetery. Willard Ralph, Jr. officiated. Survivors include two sons, Joe and Burton Sullivan, both of Sparta; seven daughters, Charlotte Rains, Jimmy Queen, Virgie Sullivan, Donna Kerr, Phyllis McCoy, Sharon Moody, all of Bone Cave and Bettye Hayes of Manchester; 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Sullivan of Van Buren County and Beatrice Yates. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Spencer, TN, 5 July 1999.
Sullivan, Mildred Lawson (circa 1916-1991)
Mildred Sullivan
Van Buren County native Mildred Sullivan, 75, died suddenly Sept. 9 at her Grand River, Ohio residence. A former cook at Spencer Elementary School and a member of the Church of God, she was the daughter of Roud and Carolyn Morgson Lawson and was preceded in death by her husband, Rayburn Sullivan, in 1985. She is survived by three daughters, Helen Bales and Peggy LaForce, both of Grand River, and Cassie Gallion of Louisville; two sons, Sherman Sullivan of Madison, Ohio and Thomas Sullivan of Fairport, Ohio; four sisters, Adry Sullivan, Connie Madewell and Alma Lee McGuire, all of Spencer; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were held yesterday at High's Chapel with Carl Gallion officiating. Burial followed at Spencer Town Cemetery. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 13 Sep 1991.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
Sullivan, Ollie D. (circa 1903-1994)Spencer resident Ollie Sullivan dies
Spencer resident and Van Buren County native Ollie D Sullivan, 91, died Feb 14 at Sparta Health Care Center after an extended illness. A retired county employee and a member of the Church of God, he was the son of the late Dan and Ruthie Shockley Sullivan. He is survived by his wife, Lennie Mae Hale Sullivan; four daughters, Mildred Bumbalaugh of Sparta, Lennie Sue Hill of Rock Island, Ina Morgenson of Spencer and Notie Michous of Ohio; one son, C.B. Sullivan of Doyle; one brother, Dewey Sullivan of Spencer; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held today at Love-Cantrell & Cope's Spencer Chapel with W.J. Fox officiating. Burial will follow at Town Cemetery in Van Buren County. Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 16 Feb 1994.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
Sullivan, Rayburn (circa 1914-1985)Mr. Sullivan
Spencer native Rayburn Sullivan, 71-year-old retired trucker, died Thursday morning in Kirtland, Ohio. A resident of Grand River, Ohio and member of the Painesville Baptist Church, he was married to the former Mildred Lawson and was a son of the late Samuel and Myrtle Brymer Sullivan. In addition to his widow, he is survived by two sons and three daughters, Thomas Arzie of Fairport Harbor, Ohio, Sherman Glenn Sullivan of Painesville, Helen Ruth Gallion of Grand River, Peggy Joyce Mays of Painesville and Kathy Earlene Gallion of Barbourville, Ky. His is also survived by a brother Jack Sullivan of Doyle, 14 grand- children and two great-grandchildren. John Jones will conduct services in Hill Road Baptist Church, Spencer at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be in Spencer Town Cemetery. High's, Inc. is in charge of arrangements here.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 1 Nov 1985.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
Sullivan, Titus Page (circa 1918-1986)
Titus Sullivan
Retired lumberman Titus Page Sullivan Jr, 68-year-old resident of Hill Road, Spencer, died of a two year illness in East Ridge Friday. A native of Van Buren County and member of the Missionary Baptist Church, he was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by five sons and three daughters, Dexter and Billy of Massachusetts, Wayne of McMinnville, Arnold of Spencer and Jessie Sullivan of Chattanooga, Beverly Forsythe of Spencer and Betta Helms of Cookeville. He is also survived by eight brothers and seven sisters, Joe, Chester, Jim, Larry, Nathan and Wade, all of Spencer, Iralee of Rockdale, Titus of Sparta, Vida Madewell with whom he made his home in Spencer, Lota Mitchell of Massachusetts, Clata Mooneyham, Katherine Simmons, Marlin McCoy, Betty Sullivan, all of Spencer, Ella Jane Knowles of Sparta, 19 grandchildren and eight great-grand- children. John Jones will conduct services in Hill Road Missionary Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in Sodom Cemetery. Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral HOme in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mon, 28 Jul 1986.Clarification
(Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001)
In the obituary of Titus Page Sullivan Jr., the name of one daughter was unintentionally omitted. She is Patricia Northcutt of Spencer.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 30 Jul 1986.
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