Two month old infant, Evelynn Hultin, died Saturday morning, January 17 at Riverview Regional in Carthage.  She is survived by: parents, Lee Hultin and Elizabeth Cooper; brothers, Gregg Hultin and Nathan Hultin; maternal grandparents, Sarah and Ricky Upchurch of Popes Hill; paternal grandparent, Deborah Bresnan of Alexandria; maternal great-grandparents, Tommie Cooper of Popes Hill, Kathleen Silcox of Lebanon, Bonnie and Steve Harville of Chestnut Mound;  aunts and uncles, Rachel Alley, Randy Upchurch, Khristopher Branham, Cheyenne Upchurch, Sierra Upchurch, Ricky (RJ) Upchurch, Jaisen Kemp, Zarah Huff, Zaiden Huff, Emily Taylor, Kanan Spurlock. Memorial Services will be conducted on Thursday afternoon, January 29 at 1:00 PM at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home.  Bro. Bobby Ray will officiate. Visitation on Thursday only from 11:00 AM until service time at 1:00 PM. The family has requested memorials to help with expenses.

Mrs. Nancy Spracklin age 78, a homemaker of the Gladdice Community, departed her earthly walk for her heavenly home at 10:47 a.m. Saturday morning January 17, 2026 at the family’s Gladdice Community farm home with her family at her bedside. She was under the care of Gentiva Hospice of Livingston and they pronounced her deceased at 12:06 p.m.

Mrs. Nancy was at the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Private graveside services and interment will be at the Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on McCrory Lane in Nashville.

A service to Celebrate her Life will be on February 8th at 11 a.m. at the Wartrace Community Church following the morning worship services with the church pastor, Bro. Jeff Burton officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service.

She was the eldest of two children of the late Phillip Hale Pipkin Jr. and Lottie Pipkin and was born Nancy Alice Pipkin in Pine Bluff in Jefferson County, Arkansas on December 9, 1947.

Her only sibling, a brother, Phillip Hale (Bubba) Pipkin the III, preceded her in death on December 20, 2025 at the age of 7

Mrs. Spracklin was a 1965 graduate of Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas and received her associates degree in business education from the Tyler Career and Technology Center.

At the United Methodist Church in Pomona, California, she was united in marriage to Jordan, Montana Native, Harry Robert “Butch” Spracklin on December 23, 1971.

On April 19, 1995 they were relocating from California to Tennessee when the Oklahoma City bombing occurred.

They first resided on Philadelphia Road in Lebanon and in 2006 relocated to a farm in the Bagdad Community and later constructed a new home on one of their farms in the Gladdice Community.

She and her husband are members of the Wartrace Community Church in the Wartrace Community of Jackson County.

Her husband Butch, is her only immediate survivor.

Ms. Mable Spivey of Carthage was discovered unresponsive at her Carthage Village home on Saturday morning January 16, 2026 at 8:05 a.m. by her daughter Margie, with whom she resided. She was pronounced deceased at 8:57 a.m. at the Highpoint Health – Riverview at St. Thomas Ascension Emergency Department.

Mrs. Spivey, the mother of six children, is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where her funeral services were e conducted Tuesday afternoon January 20th at 3 p.m. with Bro. Frank Bratcher officiating. Burial will follow beside her husband Billy, in the Garden of the Cross at the Smith County Memorial Gardens.

She was born Mable Willodean Hughes in the Reece Hollow Community on September 1, 1933 and was one of three daughters and two sons of the late William Frank “Crat” Hughes who died at the age of 70 on October 28, 1973 and Vassie Espy Givens Hughes who died at the age of 77 on June 11, 1987.

Her husband of almost fifty-one years, Carthage native Billy Ray Spivey, preceded her in death on April 2, 2003 at the age of 70. They were united in marriage on May 21, 1952.

Two of her six children preceded her in death; Patty (Pat) Carnet Spivey Butts who died August 16, 2018 at the age of 58 and Billy Charles Spivey who died May 16, 2025 at the age of 70.

Three of her siblings also preceded her in death; Lester Gordon Hughes who died March 28, 2022 at the age of 86, Ada Pauline Hughes Williams who died January 18, 2009 at the age of 77 and Tommy Charles Hughes who died February 21, 1996 at the age of 54.

Mrs. Spivey attended the Carthage First Freewill Baptist Church in the Tanglewood Community

She lived a life devoted to her family and hard work and as a mother suffered the loss of her parents, husband, two children, and three siblings.

Surviving is four of her six children, Judy Head and husband Richard of Gainesboro, Margie Roberts of Carthage; two sons David Spivey and wife Joann of the Riddleton Community, Wayne Spivey and wife Debbie of Carthage; sister, Evelyn Hughes Burgess of Carthage; twelve grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers: Joseph Thompson, Gary Armbruster, Greg Eden, David Thaxton, Gary Mosely & Chad Romines.

Miss Hessie Mae Haddock Jones, age 92, of Lebanon went to sleep in death on January 17, 2026. She was born in Lafayette TN on September 13, 1933. Her parents were James Luther and Sarah Lee Haddock. Also preceding her in death is a brother, Ottis Ray Haddock, sister Myrtle Fay Wessle, grandson Nathaniel Jones, and son-in-law Clayton Gregory. All six of her children are surviving: Marie (Paul Scott) Tomlinson of Lebanon, Kathy (Carol Harper) Jones of Hartsville, Katherine and Danny Stafford of Lebanon, Sammy and Alicia Jones of Hartsville, Irene Gregory of Carthage, and Wilson Jones of Lebanon; 11 grandchildren: Steve Tomlinson Jr. and Rhonda Harper, Eric and Tara Smith, Lollie and Cly Oldham, Daniel Harper, Mandy and Keo Bute, Kimberly and Mikey D’Antignac, Caila Henley, Titus Henley, Joshua and Avery Mofield, and Matthew and Wendy Scott; 21 great-grandkids; 11 great great-grandkids; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She enjoyed going out for drives on country roads and getting lost because you never know what you might discover. She also enjoyed yard sales, her soap operas, and keeping up with family and friends on Facebook, especially the photos they shared.

The Funeral Service, conducted by Jack McCall, is 1 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery will follow the service. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and on Thursday from noon until the service at 1 p.m.

Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.

 

Robert Luna age 71 of Smithville passed away Thursday morning, January 15, 2026, at his sister residence in Smithville.  He was born January 10, 1955, to his parents the late Tom and Jean Roberts Luna.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Tressia Luna; son, Gregory Brice Luna.  Mr. Luna was a member of Mt. Hope The Baptist Church and worked in the stamping plant at Nissan.  He is survived by his children, Regina (Shane) Turner of Smithville, Justin (Connie) Luna of Altamont; four grandchildren, Darrian (James) Harper of Sparta, Allan Luna of Smithville, James (Hayden) Luna of Twenty-Nine Palms, CA and Elaina Turner of Smithville; great-grandchildren, Alex Turner and Carson Harper; sisters, Judy Bowman of Gordonsville and Doris Flickinger of Smithville.  Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday January 18, 2026, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Andy Estes and David Frazier officiating with burial to follow in Jefferson Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Saturday 3 PM till 7PM and Sunday 11 AM until the time of the service at 2 PM.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Luna family.

Terry Andrews, age 62, of Brush Creek, TN, passed away on January 10, 2026. The Funeral Service, conducted by Pastor Gary Miller and Pastor Ryan Wolfenbarger, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Crossroads Fellowship Church (7860 Linwood Rd), Lebanon, TN. Visitation begins at the church on Thursday at 10 a.m. and continues until the service time at 1 p.m. Interment in Sherron Cemetery, Portland, TN, will follow the service.

Terry Wayne Andrews was born in Nashville, TN to Webbine Mai Simmons Andrews and James Lester Andrews. He married his partner for life, Tammy Simpson, and they embarked on an adventurous life of love and raising two sons. Terry and Tammy helped many people through the church community at Crossroads Fellowship where he served as a Pastor, and most recently as an Elder. He was a licensed Chaplin, a mentor to many, and he leaves behind a legacy of faith. He enjoyed fishing, baseball games, fall leaves, rocking chairs, and riding down country backroads with his wife. Above all, he simply loved spending time with family. All would agree, Terry treated everyone like family.

Terry is survived by his wife of 35 years, Tammy Andrews; sons Justin (Nicole) Andrews, Chase (Kenzie) Andrews; siblings: Buddy (Cindy) Andrews, Shirley (Scott) Hergert, Dianne Davenport, Judy (Joe) Sumner, and Joyce Dunavant, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Webbine and James Andrews, father-in-law Robert Simpson, and brother-in-law David Davenport.

The family has shared in lieu of flowers, contributions toward funeral arrangements would be sincerely appreciated. Contributions can be made here: https://gofund.me/199d1fb3a

Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.

 

 

A precious soul, Mrs. Faye Lambert, a homemaker of the Elmwood Community, departed her earthly journey with her family at her bedside at 11:30 p.m. Monday evening. She was pronounced deceased at the age of 83 at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday morning January 13, 2026 at her Cookeville Highway home by Gentiva Hospice of Livingston.

Bro. Floyd Massey will officiate at the 11 a.m. Saturday morning January 17th funeral services which were conducted from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Burial will follow between her husband, George at the Dickens Cemetery in the Maggart Community.

The Lambert family will be receiving friends on Friday January 16th from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Sanderson in Carthage and again on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. services.

She was the only child of the late Hugh Waterson “Buster” Martin who died January 16, 1991 at the age of 80 and Ruby Bell Massey Martin who died June 27, 1966 at the age of 48 and was born Alice Faye Martin in the Maggart Community on January 26, 1942.

As a member of the 1960 graduating class at Smith County High School, she majored in commercial, was a member of the future homemakers of America all four years and her junior and senior year received her chapter degrees. She was in the Beta Club and her senior year was on the OWL staff and a member of the Office staff.

The statement made of her in the ’60 Owl annual was; A sweeter woman never drew a breath”.

At the Sycamore Church of Christ in Cookeville on May 27, 1961, she was united in marriage to Chestnut Mound resident, George Wilburn Lambert. He preceded her in death at the age of 62 on January 17, 2003 following over forty-one years of wonderful marriage.

Their daughter. Kathy Lynn Lambet Grisham of the Elmwood Community, died in her sleep on October 24, 2025 following declining health.

The Lamberts were also preceded in death by Karen’s husband, Phil Glover who died February 21, 2011 at the age of 46.

Mrs. Lambert was saved as a young girl and was a member of the Maggart United Methodist Church.

In addition to being a housewife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she also was a caretaker for several young children during her lifetime and was adored by all of them because she treated them as her own children.

Mrs. Lambert possessed a kind attitude and endearing spirit and was highly respected by all who knew her.

Surviving are her two daughters, Karen Lambert Glover and Kelly Lambert Martin and husband Brandon all of the Elmwood Community; five grandchildren, Robin Lynn Grisham and wife Daphney of Westmoreland, Stephen Grisham and wife Brandy of the Elmwood Community, Katie Martin and husband Isaac Olvera of Cookeville, Chloe Martin and Everlee Martin, both of the Elmwood Community; three great-grandchildren, Lily and Ruth Grisham, and Cameron Olvera.

Pallbearers: Brandon Martin, Robin Lynn Grisham, Stephen Grisham & Robin Ward Grisham, Isaac Olvera & Jeff Highers.

Mr. Wayne Wright, age 85 of Rome died Saturday evening, January 10 at his home.  He is survived by: daughter, Pam Wright Knight and husband Jimmy of Lebanon; grandson, Blake Hunter and wife Natalie of the Rome Community; brother, Edward Wright of Lyman, SC; sister-in-law, Denise Williams Kemp of the Buffalo Community.

Mr. Wright is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where his service will be conducted on Thursday afternoon, January 15 at 3:00 PM.  Pastor Travis Watkins will officiate.  Interment in the Smith County Memorial Gardens.

Visitation on Thursday only from 12:00 noon until service time at 3:00 PM.

The family has requested memorials to American Heart or the Gideons.

Mrs. Mary Watkins age 75, a homemaker of the Defeated Creek Community, was pronounced deceased at the Highpoint Health – Riverview @ Ascension Saint Thomas Emergency Room at 10:10 p.m. Thursday evening January 8, 2026 as a result of drowning.

The automobile accident was reported to Smith County E-911 at 5:40 p.m. that an automobile had left the roadway at 157 Lakeside Drive in the Defeated Creek Community and entered Cordell Hull Lake across from the Corps of Engineers Campground.

Mrs. Watkins is at the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home in the Kempville Community where her services will be conducted on Tuesday January 13th at 3 p.m. with Eld. David Turner, from the Kingdom Hall, the officiant. Burial followed beside her husband Billy Sr. in the Gazebo Garden at the Defeated Creek Memorial Gardens with Bro. Darius Watkins officiating.

The family will receive friends at Sanderson in Kempville on Monday January 12th from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. and again on Tuesday after 1 p.m.

She was the 4th of eleven children born to the late Richard Sears who died December 16, 1987 at the age of 77 and Mildred Wilson Lee Sears February 14, 1988 at the age of 65 and was born Mary Margaret Sears in Russellville in Logan County, Kentucky on May 26, 1950.

Three siblings preceded her in death, Linda Sears Anderson, Buddy and Roger Sears.

In Ringgold, Georgia on October 1, 1965, Mrs. Watkins was united in marriage to Rusellville, Kentucky native, Billy George Watkins. He preceded her in death at the age of 77 on January 10, 2024 following over fifty-eight years of marriage. They lovingly referred to each other as soul mates.

Mrs. Watkins was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in the Tanglewood Community.

She and her husband possessed a love and desire to witness to all and to make Jehovah’s name known to all and to preach about his son, Jesus Christ, and the heavenly kingdom and the government that will bring peaceful conditions to all mankind. They made this and their family their focus in life.

In 1985 the Watkins family relocated to the Kempville Community from the New Middleton Community and after selling their Kempville home relocated to a home on Defeated Creek Highway.

Mrs. Watkins is survived by four children, April Watkins-Doeg and husband Ernie of Medford, Massachusetts, Daniel Watkins and fiancée Gina of the Defeated Creek Community, Billy Watkins Jr. also of the Defeated Creek Community, Nigel Watkins of Wartburg, Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Harlan & Asher Doeg, Jaxon Watkins, Mary Claire Watkins and Delaney Sue Watkins, Mai & Macy Dyer.

Mary was deeply loved by her children and considered them to be the all-important persons in her life following the death of her husband Billy Sr.

“She was an inspiration to all who knew her and her charisma would make everyone feel comfortable that was in her presence.”

Pallbearers: Kevin Dickerson, Stephen Duke, Jimmy Chasteen, LeRoy McNeil,

Jonathan Swanson, & Ernie Doeg

 

Mary Ann Mansell, known affectionately to those around her as Mary, passed away peacefully on the 4th of January, 2026, in Cookeville, Tennessee, having been born on October 2, 1952, in the small town of Gainesboro, Tennessee. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Mary’s kind-hearted nature and unwavering faith touched the lives of all who knew her.

Mary was preceded in death by her devoted parents: Littleton and Glennis Mansell, her sister Louise Dillion, her brother Whit Mansell, and her loving daughter Charlene Speck and her sons Joshua Jake Mayberry and Charlie Mayberry.

She is survived by a cherished family that includes her daughter Donna Cleghorn of Celina, Tennessee; her sister Gladdice Andrews of Livingston, Tennessee; her adoring grandchildren Betheney Speck of Cookeville, Tennessee, Phyllicia Speck of Carthage, Tennessee, Blake Speck of Cookeville, Tennessee, Shannon Mansell of Cookeville, Tennessee, Kendra Cleghorn of Cookeville, Tennessee, and Stephanie Cleghorn of Celina, Tennessee; her great-grandchildren Devin Phillips of Onida, Tennessee, Luna Petty of Cookeville, Tennessee, Stella Pace of Cookeville, Tennessee, Junior Pace of Cookeville, Tennessee, Kaylee Mansell of Cookeville, Tennessee, and Andy Mansell of Cookeville, Tennessee; her great-great-grandchild Evelynn Phillips of Onida, Tennessee; and her niece and nephews Elizabeth Mansell, Timothy Mansell, and Terry (Trinity) Dillon of Tennessee.

Mary dedicated many years of service to the Harold Citizen, where she worked diligently in the mailroom until her well-deserved retirement. Her commitment to her work was only surpassed by her commitment to her faith. As a devout Christian, she found strength and solace in her church, where she formed lasting bonds with her church family and contributed wholeheartedly to its community.

She was an individual who truly had a servant’s heart, always putting others before herself. Mary’s love for her grandchildren was unparalleled, and she cherished every moment spent with them. Her home was a haven of warmth, filled with the aroma of her exceptional cooking, a talent she often used to express her love for friends and family.

Mary’s legacy is one of love and service. She was the embodiment of a loving spirit, always offering a kind word, a supportive shoulder, and a helping hand to those in need. Her presence in the community was a beacon of light and comfort, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who were fortunate enough to have been part of her life.

As we say farewell to Mary Ann Mansell, we celebrate a life lived with grace, generosity, and an abundance of love. Her spirit will continue to live on through the cherished memories she has left behind and the profound impact she made on the lives of so many. Mary’s journey on earth has ended, but her story of love and kindness will be told for generations to come.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 11 AM until 12 PM in the chapel of Faith Fellowship Church located at 551 Maxwell Street in Cookeville, TN.  The funeral will begin at 12 PM. Pastor Ronnie Pitcock and Pastor Sterl Paramore will be officiating.  Burial will immediately follow at the Holly Springs Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations are requested to be made to help with Ms. Mary’s funeral expenses by contacting the business office of the funeral home.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  931-268-1550

Mrs. Janice Faye Webster Winfree, age 79, of Alexandria, TN passed away Thursday January 8, 2026.

Mrs. Winfree was born. in Lebanon, TN on December 23, 1946 a daughter of the late Clarence Early Webster and Sadie Lee Malone Webster. She graduated from Gordonsville High School in 1965 and was married to Robert Earl Winfree on March 14, 1970 and he predeceased her on May 27, 2022. She was a devoted wife, mother and daughter who loved being outdoors and was a vital part in taking care of the family farm alongside her husband for over 50 years. She was a member of Malones Chapel Baptist Church.

Mrs. Winfree is survived by children: Robert Keith Winfree of Smithville, TN, Suzanne (Donnie) Key of Alexandria, TN, Mark (Megan) Winfree of Smithville, TN and Kevin Winfree of Smithville, TN: grandchildren, Logan (Rachel) Vanatta, Devin (Joe) Vanatta, D. J. (Katie) Key, Rilec Winfree, Laina Winfree, Bailey Winfree and Brennan Winfree: great-grandchildren, Maizey Vanatta, Beckett Vanatta, Marli Key, Ella Rose Key and McKenna Key.

Mrs. Winfree is at the Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria, TN where funeral services will be conducted on Sunday January 11, 2026 at 1PM with Bro B. J. Thomason officiating. Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery.

Mrs. Winfree’s family will receive friends at the Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria, TN on Saturday from 2PM until 8PM and on Sunday after 10 AM.

Pallbearers: David Pitman, Josh Pitman, Shannon Baker, Steve Johnston, D. J. Key, and Cary Caplinger.

Mr. Joe Hughes age 85 of South Carthage departed this earthy life at 12:55 a.m. Thursday morning January 8, 2026 at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage where he had made his home since July 8, 2025.

Mr. Hughes is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday afternoon January 9th at the Ridgewood Cemetery in Carthage. Burial will follow in section five.

He was born William Joe Hughes at the family home in Mount Juliet on January 22, 1940 and was the spon of the late Joe Henry Hughes and Thelma Gilbert Hughes.

Mr. Hughes was retired and was a sheetrock finisher by trade.

He was a graduate of Mount Juliet High School.

Mr. Hughes was of the Southern Baptist faith.

Surviving is a daughter, Melissa Hughes Joy, of the Stonewall Community; step-daughter, Debbie Zidank of Hendersonville and his caregiver, Tracy Jackson of the Hickman Community.