Monthly Archives: December 2014
Emergency workers respond to overturned vehicle
Posted on December 3, 2014 8:08 am by Pamela Claytor
A single-vehicle crash on Hensley Chapel Road had rescue workers searching for a vehicle that had traveled off the roadway. Sparta Rescue Squad responded to the scene to perform an extrication to remove the victim from the overturned vehicle.
Posted on December 3, 2014 7:07 am by Kim Swindell Wood
All Occasion Flowers and Gifts
Posted on December 3, 2014 7:07 am by Kim Swindell Wood
Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce will host Red Ribbon Ceremony and grand re-opening at All Occasion Flowers and Gifts, 326 N. Spring St., at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6. Everyone is invited.
Free Will Baptist Christmas programs
Posted on December 3, 2014 7:07 am by Kim Swindell Wood
Sparta First Free Will Baptist Church, at 35 Baker St., will present its youth Christmas program followed by the adult Christmas program, “Soapy Smith’s Christmas Wish,” at 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7. Everyone is invited.
Posted on December 3, 2014 7:07 am by Kim Swindell Wood
White County High School’s Choral Department will present the Candlelight Christmas Concert at 6 p.m., Dec. 9, at White County High School Multipurpose Room. Admission is $4. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
WCHS wins two at York
Posted on December 2, 2014 8:08 pm by Tammy Wilhite
WCHS came home from Jamestown with two wins. The Warriorettes cruised past the Dragonettes 60-27. The Warriors held off a York rally for the 56-51 victory.
Kentucky man charged in White County checkpoint
Posted on December 2, 2014 3:03 pm by Pamela Claytor
Three White County troopers participated in a checkpoint on Nov. 28, in an effort to keep White County roadways safe for drivers. During this checkpoint, Sgt. Jimmy Jones states that troopers arrested Randall Hayes, of McKee, Kentucky, for DUI: third offense, driving on revoked license due to conviction of DUI and open container. For details on the arrest, see Thursday’s edition of The Expositor.
James Keith Howard
Posted on December 2, 2014 2:02 pm by Kim Swindell Wood
James Keith Howard, 79, of Sparta, passed away Nov. 30, 2014, at his residence.
Mr. Howard was born May 21, 1935, in White County, to Ed and Braska England Howard.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ed Howard Jr.; and a sister, Elise Hitchcock.
Survivors include his son, Cameron (Denese) Howard, of Sparta; daughter, Marilyn (Larry) Sullivan, of Cookeville; five grandchildren, Cami Howard, Joseph Howard, Sam England, Ryan England, Natisha England; three brothers, Gus Howard, Jerry Howard, Joe Howard; and six sisters, Ann Wood, Kay Howard, Betty Putman, Phyllis Garner, Nancy Rogers and Patty Ganser.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Dec. 4, 2014, … Read More
The Rev. Billy Hawkins
Posted on December 2, 2014 2:02 pm by Kim Swindell Wood
The Rev. Billy Hawkins, 81, of Doyle, passed away Dec. 1, 2014, at his residence.
The Rev. Hawkins was born April 25, 1933, in the Hilham Community of Overton County, to Willie Herman and Altie Lee Neely Hawkins.
He served in ministry for 59 years. He founded the Ole Country Church, Hilham Church of God, built the Doyle Church of God and Manchester Church of God. During his years of ministry he pastored five churches, evangelized in four states and had extensive mission work in Honduras.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Phyllis Hawkins; brothers, James Haskel “Hag” Kendall, Luther Kendall, Waymon … Read More
Betty Jean Dabbs
Posted on December 2, 2014 12:12 pm by Kim Swindell Wood
Betty Jean Dabbs, 81, of Sparta, passed away Dec. 1, 2014, at Highlands Medical Center, in Sparta.
Some of Mrs. Dabbs’ accomplishments were graduate of Tennessee Tech / Kappa Delta Pi; playing the piano and organ; artist; making cards; and writing poetry
She was a member of Central Church of Christ.
Mrs. Dabbs was preceded in death by her parents, Norman Pleasant Bean and Myrtie Ella Judd Bean; brother and sister-in- law, the Rev. Mitchel D. Bean and Augzelle; and brother-in-law, the Rev. Hobart R. Freeman.
She was survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Kenneth M. Dabbs, of Sparta; children, Glenda Solomon and husband Edward, of … Read More
Copeland Chapel Christmas program
Posted on December 2, 2014 11:11 am by Kim Swindell Wood
Copeland Chapel Church, in Sparta, will present its Christmas program at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7. For more information call (931) 738-5513.
Single vehicle crash may cause delays on Burgess Falls Road
Posted on December 2, 2014 10:10 am by Pamela Claytor
Rescue workers are currently responding to a single-vehicle crash on Burgess Falls Road at the intersection of Willie Jarvis Road. The roadway may be blocked to traffic while emergency responders are on the scene.
Special Olympians in need of sponsors for Winter Games
Posted on December 2, 2014 9:09 am by Raela Gore
Fifteen of White County’s Special Olympians are still in need of sponsors for the Winter Games. Sixty dollars sponsors one athlete; groups can come together to sponsor one or more athletes. The sponsorship covers transportation, equipment, hotel costs, and other necessities for the 2-day trip. The Olympians will snowboard, ski, and ice skate. Checks made payable to the Upper Cumberland Special Olympics can be sent to White County High School c/o Nancy Benningfield at 267 Allen Drive in Sparta. For more information, contact Nancy Benningfield at (931) 492-0798.
Caney Fork Christmas Open House today
Posted on December 2, 2014 9:09 am by Raela Gore
Today from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m., join Caney Fork Electric Cooperative in Sparta for the Christmas Open House. Attendees will receive a free cookbook, refreshments, and energy-saving tips.
