Layne Funeral Home and Cremation Services

10/25/2025

Spencer, TN-Mr. W. Tony Smith, age 76, passed away Wednesday October 23, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Hospital, surrounded by family, from an extended illness. Tony was a Van Buren County native born on November 2, 1948, to the late Rev. Albert J. and Emma Irene Mooneyham Smith. He was a skilled car...

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10/24/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in this years Senior Day at the VBC Fair! The Layne FH crew sure did have a blast!! Looking forward to next year!!

10/22/2025

Hey everyone! Just want to remind all you senior citizens to join us at the Van Buren County Fair for Senior Citizens Day on Friday October 24th at the Burritt College Building. Layne Funeral Home will be providing lunch which will be chili, hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, chips, and drinks. Dessert will be provided by Welchland Baptist Church. Festivities will begin at 9am with Cedar Grove Community Center presenting quilts of Valor to local Veterans. Games and prizes will follow the presentation. Come join us for food, fun, and fellowship!!

10/18/2025

Spencer, TN-Joe Kenneth Simmons Sr., age 77, passed away Friday October 17, 2025 at NHC of Sparta from an extended illness. Kenneth was a Van Buren County native born on December 24. 1947 to the late Robert and Kathleen Sullivan Simmons. He was a retired employee of Dunn Steel and served as a Van Bu...

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10/15/2025

Jessica Christine Bos, age 37, passed away Sunday October 12, 2025 in White County. Jessica was born in Zeeland, Michigan on September 9, 1988 to Dave Bos and Terri Lawson. Jessica was a selfless soul that loved her family and was much loved by her family. She was a strong-spirited person who loved ...

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10/13/2025

Danny DeWayne “Beef” Troglen, age 43, passed away suddenly Friday October 10, 2025 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. DeWayne was born on May 6, 1982 to the late Danny Ray Troglen and Debbie Slatton Troglen who survives.

In addition to his father, DeWayne was preceded in deat...

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10/09/2025

Spencer, TN- Billy Joe “Pa Bill” Wheeler, age 85, passed away on Wednesday October 8, 2025, at NHC in Cookeville from an extended illness. He was born on December 24, 1939, to the late Oswold and America Wheeler Wilson. Billy was more affectionately known as Pa Bill, he was devoted to his family, es...

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09/25/2025

Spencer, TN- Baby James Eli DesJardins passed away at birth on September 16, 2025, at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital in McMinnville.

James was preceded in death by his sister, Brooklyn Jayde Green.

He is survived by his loving family, parents; Derek DesJardins and Tamera Hopkins, brot...

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09/21/2025

Spencer, TN-Regina Lynn “Gina” Palk, age 53, passed away Saturday September 20, 2025 at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville from a extended illness. Gina was born in Punta Gorda, FL on July 6, 1972 to the late Raymond Alwin and the late Mary Beckham Erickson. Gina was a Corrections Officer at Bl...

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09/12/2025

Mr. Edward Lee Christian, age 80, passed away Wednesday September 10, 2025 at his home. He was a resident of the Brockdell Community born on January 26, 1945 to the late Bill and Lucille Seals Christian. He was a logger and of the Church of God faith.

In addition to his parents, he was prece...

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09/09/2025

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