July 17, 2018
79 year old Maideen Merriman of Sparta passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. The funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Frank Bratcher will officiate and burial will be in the Banks Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Lula Mae Dutton; husband, Oliver Merriman; sons, Bobby and Allen Merriman and a brother, Clyde Dutton. Survivors include seven children, Carol Jan Young of Sparta, Earl and Vickey Merriman of Sparta, Anita Dunn of Sparta, Lisa Armstrong of McMinnville, Margret Stembridge of McMinnville, Ricky Merriman of Sparta, and Jeff Merriman of McMinnville. A brother, Jerry Dutton of Watertown. A sister Penny Brooks of Gallatin. Grandchildren, Debbie Ring, Jason Young, Stacey Young Collins, Brad Young, George Merriman, Reba Merriman, Brian Stembridge, Michale Stembridge, Krystal Merriman, Jessie Merriman, Tammy Merriman, Dawn Meeks, Eddie Vaughn JR, Cody Vaughn, Tina Roberts, Jamie Merriman, Angie Campbell, Johnny Merriman, Scottie Merriman, Donnie Merriman, and Cassie Merriman. Twenty one great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren, and several cousins, and a niece and nephew also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family expresses their deep appreciation to their mother’s caregiver, Deborah Barriger, Dr. Chad Griffin, and the staff of Avalon Hospice for the wonderful care given to their mother.