Layne Funeral Home and Cremation Services

01/02/2026

Spencer, TN-Lula Ray Herman, age 92, passed away Friday January 2, 2026 at NHC of Sparta from an extended illness. Lula was a Van Buren County native born on June 14, 1934 to the late Gennie and Letha Stinnett Russell. She was a homemaker and attended the Baptist Church.

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12/31/2025

A Service of Remembrance
We are honored to have served the families entrusted to our care in 2025. This service reflects our commitment to remembering and honoring the lives of their loved ones with dignity, respect, and compassion. Thank you for allowing Layne Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Spencer to walk beside you with care, compassion, and respect.

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12/29/2025

Spencer, TN- Bonnie Lou Rogers Adcock, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at Life Care of Sparta, Tennessee. Bonnie was born on August 25, 1939, to the late Thomas F. and Velma Seals Rogers. She was a member of the Spencer First Baptist Church and was a lifetime educator.

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12/26/2025

Spencer, TN- Lattie Mae Mitchell Graham, age 103, passed away peacefully Friday December 26, 2025 at NHC in Sparta from an extended illness. Lattie was a Van Buren County native born on May 1, 1922 to the late Robert and Willie Collins Mitchell. She was a homemaker and attended the Church of God...

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12/26/2025

Spencer, TN- Bonita Paulette Collier Vann, age 60, passed away at her home on December 23, 2025. Bonita was born on July 28, 1965, to the late Henry Paul McCormick and Zelmadeane Slatton McCormick Collier.

In addition to her parents Bonita was preceded in death by, paternal grandparents; Bra...

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12/23/2025

This Christmas season, we hold close the families we have been honored to serve. May memories bring comfort, love surround you, and the warmth of the season offer peace. From the Layne Funeral Home work family, we wish you a Merry Christmas.

12/22/2025

Spencer, TN-Mr. Jerry Dean Prater, age 78, passed away Sunday at Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga from an extended illness. Jerry was born on March 14, 1947 to the late Charles and Lullabell Curtis Prater. He was a timber cutter who loved hunting, fishing and family. He was of the Christian faith....

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12/15/2025

Spencer, TN- Otto Clinton “Clint” Medley, age 77, passed away on December 13, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center from an extended illness. Clint was born on May 23, 1948, to the late J.C. and Ella Mae Prater Medley. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, and had a passion for classic cars. C...

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12/15/2025

Spencer, TN- Charles Burton “Billy” Brimer, age 78, passed away on December 15, 2025, at his daughter’s home surrounded by family. Billy was born on January 12, 1947, to the late William and Lorene Sullivan Brimer. He enjoyed fishing, sawmill work, and building houses. Billy was a hardworking man wh...

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12/02/2025

Spencer, TN- Erik August Gomer, age 62, passed away suddenly on November 26, 2025. Erik was born on February 11, 1963, to the late August Wilbert and Diana Gay Kittelson Gomer. He was an avid gun collector who enjoyed tinkering with computers, watching movies, and spending time playing video games....

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12/01/2025

Spencer, TN- Beverly Ann Clendenon Ross, age 66, passed away on November 29, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center from an extended illness. Beverly was born on May 3, 1959 to the late Loyd and Shirley Sullivan Clendenon. Beverly was a kind woman who enjoyed simple, everyday activities. She li...

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12/01/2025

Spencer, TN- James William “Ross” Hodge, age 42, passed from this life on November 26, 2025. Ross was born on March 17, 1983, Margaret Mayfield Hodge and the late Danny Joe Hodge. Ross was a gifted musician and performed with a local band for several years. He was a proud graduate of Van Buren Count...

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