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Jeffrey W. Abbott, 80
Cookeville
passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at his home in Cookeville after an extended illness Jeffrey W. Abbott passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at his home in Cookeville after an extended illness.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Abbott was born on April 4, 1945 in White Plains, NY to the late William James and Audrey Marguerite Cox Abbott.

Darrel Wayne Cash, 83
Sparta
No Service No services are planned.
passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 Darrel Wayne Cash passed away Monday, April 14, 2025.
Darrel Wayne Cash is survived by wife Viola R. Cash of Sparta; children Katherine A. Wilkins of Columbia, SC. Samuel Wilkins of Zolfo Springs, FL, and Chris Cash of Kentucky; sisters Barbara Finster of Newport, TN, Mary-Ann Hodges of Mountain City, TN. .

Mr. Cash was born on November 17, 1941, in Raywood, Kentucky to the late Edgar T. Cash and Thelma May Mills.

Darrel did many things in his spare time and had several interests, but old cars, old music and arguing politics with Ken were some of his favorites.

Likewise, there were many things Darrel loved, but his wife Viola, his cats, his dogs (Lady and Sarge), good coffee, Batman and the beach were things he loved most.

Darrel lived a full and exciting life, enlisting in the ARMY at the young age of 16. Darrel was able to travel and became a medic, operating drive in theatres and breeding horses. However, Darrel was also the most wonderful cat dad and enjoyed being at the beach with his wife and children.

Donna Kay Dortch, 67
Sparta
No Service No services are planned.
passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at home Donna Kay Dortch passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at home.
Donna Kay Dortch is survived by children Dondra Stewart (Phillip) and Dain Dortch (Brandi); grandchildren Jemma Stewart, Dominic Dortch and Piper Dortch; siblings Denna, Chrisea, Mark, Michael..

Donna was born on Saturday, January 11, 1958, to the late Donald Jenkins and Ardena Knox Jenkins.

Donna was a beloved member of Floyds Cash Saver for over five years. Donna was a true free spirit. She loved peace signs - wore them, drew them, lived them, more than just a symbol, she embodied everything they stood for: kindness, clam, and compassion. She did not just bring peace - She was peace.

Whether she was checking out a cart full of groceries or lending a listening ear after a long day, she made people feel seen, heard, and valued. Her energy had a way of grounding you, reminding you to breathe and keep going.

In her spare time Donna loved to go to thrift stores and yard sales, and more than anything else she loved her grandchildren.

Brandon Lee Randolph, 22
Sparta
Funeral Services for Brandon Lee Randolph, age 22 of Sparta, will be held Saturday, April 19, 1:00pm at Dyer Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Seth Presley will officiate. His wishes of cremation after the service are being honored.
passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at Waters of Shelbyville in Shelbyville Brandon Lee Randolph passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at Waters of Shelbyville in Shelbyville.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 11am until service time at the funeral home.
Brandon Lee Randolph is survived by mother and step father Dawn and Dennis Haggard of Red Boiling Springs; Allen Ray Randolph of Sparta; brother Justin "JT" Randolph of Sparta; step-sisters Chelsea Salyer and Denise Haggard both of Lafayette; niece McKenzie Salyer; nephews Sawyer Loyd, Miles Loyd, Maddox Salyer.

He was born September 29, 2002 in White County.

He worked in a restaurant in food service. Brandon enjoyed hunting and fishing.