Layne Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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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11/29/2025

Spencer, TN- Bayless Eugene Sullivan jr. age 48, passed from this life on November 24, 2025. Jr was born on January 9, 1977, to the late Bayless Sullivan Sr. and Ella B. Sullivan Oakes. He enjoyed fishing, carpentry, and riding his four-wheeler.

In addition to his parents Jr was preceded in ...

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11/19/2025

Spencer, TN- James Mitchell Madewell, age 77, passed away suddenly at Ascension St. Thomas River Park Hospital, McMinnville on November 18, 2025. Mitchell was born on July 22, 1948, to the late Johnnie and Rilla Alma Vaughn Madewell. He loved to travel, cut timber, and work on cars. Mitchell valued ...

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11/19/2025

Nancy Nolin Beck, 81, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1944, in Charleston, South Carolina, to the late Johnnie and Ruby Nolin.

On November 21, 1962, Nancy married the love of her life, Henry Wayne Beck, and together they built a family grounded in love, ...

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11/17/2025

Updated services for Mr. Dayton can be found at the link below.

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11/11/2025

Mr. George Edward “Buck” Drake, age 55, passed away Thursday November 6, 2024 from a sudden illness. He was born on May 4, 1970 to the late George and Yvonne Dodson Drake. George was Dairy Manager at Warehouse Discount Grocery in McMinnville, a 1989 graduate of Warren County High School and was of t...

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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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