Layne Funeral Home and Cremation Services

01/27/2026

Spencer, TN-Harold Raymond Scott, age 79, passed away Tuesday January 27, 2026 from a extended illness. Harold was born on December 10, 1946 to the late William and Victory Yates Scott. He worked for many years at the Van Buren County landfill and was of the Christian faith.

In addition to h...

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01/25/2026

Spencer, TN-Bettie Jean Hopkins, age 82, passed away Saturday January 24, 2026 at her home surrounded by her children. Bettie was born on June 22, 1943 to the late James Thomas and Irene Rigsby Walling. Bettie loved flowers, shopping, playing the piano and guitar. She loved her family most of all. S...

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01/22/2026

Spencer, TN-Anna Lucille Prater Brimer, age 79, passed away on January 21, 2026, at
home from an extended illness. Anna was born on February 10, 1946, to the late
Haskell and Emma Alene Myers Prater. A devoted homemaker, Anna loved cooking and baking, especially for those she loved. She cherishe...

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01/22/2026

Mrs. Anna Brimer, age 79, passed away Wednesday January 21, 2026 from an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held Friday January 23, 2026 at 11:00am in the Layne Chapel. Visitation times are Thursday 4:00pm-9:00pm and Friday 9:00am-11:00am.
The family has chosen to hold services before the bad weather.
A full obituary will be posted Thursday.

01/14/2026

Donald Edward Brock 2/3/1950 - 1/12/2026

Donald Edward Brock was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to James Edward Brock and Lois Lenore Megenhardt Brock on February 3, 1950.

He passed away in the early morning hours on Monday January 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. He is loved and wi...

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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.

In addition to her p...

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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.

I...

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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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