OBITUARIES

Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Larry William Randolph

Larry William Randolph

Mar 24, 2025

Larry William Randolph, age 73 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away March 24, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born February 24, 1952 in Bridge Port, Connecticut to the late Azer and Willene (Selby) Randolph.

Larry worked for Majestic in Huntington, IN for many years before moving to TN. Where he worked as a Security Guard at Mallory, and custodian at BASF,...

Tena Dee Cayce

Tena Dee Cayce

Mar 24, 2025

Tena Dee Cayce, age 63, a resident of Sparta, TN passed away March 24, 2025 at NHC of Sparta in Sparta, TN.

Tena was born December 1, 1961 in Sparta, TN to the late JW and Gladys Irene Cayce.

She is preceded in death by her parents; late husband, Hill Thomas Roberts; sister, Paulette Lavoie; sister-in-law, Debra Cayce

She is survived by her...

Earl David Brock

Earl David Brock

Mar 19, 2025

Earl “David” Brock, age 57, a resident of Walling, TN passed away March 19, 2025 at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN.

David was born April 27, 1967 in Sparta, TN to Earl Howard and Roberta Ann Brock.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa Brock; children, Ashley (AJ) King, Amber (James) Schoolfield, Dustin Brock; parents, “Buddy” and Roberta Ann Brock; mother-in-law, Sharon Conatser;...

Christian Daniel Lack

Christian Daniel Lack

Mar 16, 2025

Christian Daniel Lack, age 29 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away March 16, 2025 at Saint Thomas Highland in Sparta, Tennessee.

He was born October 13, 1995 in Cookeville, Tennessee to Darrell Lack and Kathy Martin.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Darrell Lack; grandparents, Bobby Lack, Doney Templeman, Millie and C.D. Scott

Daniel is survived by his spouse, Tosha Lack; children,...

Clata Ray Redmon

Clata Ray Redmon

Mar 16, 2025

Clata Ray Redmon, age 100 of Doyle, Tennessee passed away March 16, 2025 at Life Care of Sparta surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 18, 1924 in Spencer, TN to the late Charlie and Cleo Wilson Shockley.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Ardward Gray Redmon; sisters, Charlie May Walling, Delma Louise Shockley, Kathleen Sullivan, Lorene...

Lillie Lea Robinson

Lillie Lea Robinson

Mar 3, 2025

Lillie Lea Robinson, age 81 of Sparta Tennessee passed away March 3, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 27, 1943 in Sparta, TN to the late Birch and Vacova Brewington.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Robinson; daughter, Polly Nichols; sister, Willene Clemons

Lea is survived by her daughter, Pam Williams; son,...

Genelle "Jan" Hyder

Genelle "Jan" Hyder

Mar 1, 2025

Genelle “Jan” Hyder, age 92, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Sparta, Tennessee.

She was born September 24, 1932 in Jackson Co., Tennessee to the late Maloy C. and Ina Madelyne Spurlock.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Claude Hyder, brother, Billy Huston Spurlock.

She is...

Donald Wayne Spivey

Donald Wayne Spivey

Feb 15, 2025

Donald Wayne Spivey, age 79 of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at Grandview Nursing Home in Cookeville, Tennessee.

He was born July 8, 1945 in Sparta. Tennessee to Donald H. and Ora C. Spivey.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley Spivey, brother-in-law, Robert Puckett; niece, Lisa Cassey.

He is...

Wanda "Grammy" Sue Hale

Wanda "Grammy" Sue Hale

Feb 7, 2025

Wanda “Grammy” Sue “Roberts” Hale, age 90 of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Sparta, Tennessee.

She was born on September 16, 1934 in Blue Pennant, WV to the Herbert B. and Maggie Ella Roberts.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Jerl T. Anderson, James C....

Opal Sparks Oliver

Opal Sparks Oliver

Feb 6, 2025

Opal Sparks Oliver, age 97 of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Sparta, Tennessee.

She was born on April 9, 1927 in White County, Tennessee, to the late J.T. and Laurine Young Sparks.

She is preceded in death by her parents, J.T. and Laurine Young Sparks; stepmother, Willie Wheeler...

Wanda Sue Brown

Wanda Sue Brown

Feb 5, 2025

Wanda Sue Brown, Age 68 of Sparta, TN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.Surrounded by her family at her home in Sparta, TN.

She was born on April 19, 1956 in Topeka, KS to the late William and Betty Ann LaValley.

She is preceded in death by her parents. 

Survivors include her husband, Edward Brown; sons, Carey Tastet Jr., Jerry Calfy...

Charles Edward Wood

Charles Edward Wood

Jan 28, 2025

Charles Edward Wood, Age 75 of Walling, TN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.Surrounded by his family at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.

He was born on December 24, 1949 in Woodbury, TN to the late James and Verna Wood. He was married to his wife Connie Bryant Wood for 50 years on June 29.

He graduated from White...

Mary Olivia Stone

Mary Olivia Stone

Jan 28, 2025

Mary Olivia Stone, Age 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. At Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN.

She was born on January 20, 1944 in Rome, Ga to the late Tony Pappalardo and Mary Pappalardo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Todd Stone

Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Rip Stone; children, Jeff Stone, Mark (Sherrie) Stone,...

Larry Roger Young

Larry Roger Young

Jan 22, 2025

Larry Roger Young, Age 57, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. At his residence in Sparta, TN.

He was born on February 14, 1967 in Sparta, TN to the late James ‘Ed” Young and Pauline Young.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Brenda Nell Spivey; brothers, Edward Lee ‘Pete’ Young, Howard Wayne Young.

Survivors include his son, Joey (Amber) Young;...

Clara Opal Kirby

Clara Opal Kirby

Jan 19, 2025

Clara Opal Kirby, Age 94, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. At NHC of Sparta in Sparta, TN.

She was born on July 23, 1930 in Sparta, TN to the late Allen and Easter Richardson.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Kirby; parents; siblings, Bud Richardson, Jimmy Richardson, Buster Richardson; children, Horace Eugene Kirby, Bruce Leon Kirby, James...

Grace Anita Mitchell Billings

Grace Anita Mitchell Billings

Jan 19, 2025

Grace Mitchell Billings, Age 97, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 19, 2025 in Athens, GA. 

She was born on October 1, 1927 in Sparta, TN to the late WWI Veteran Elmo Mitchell and Gertrude White Mitchell.

Most of her life she lived on Lost Creek Road where she was born. As a young woman, she taught all...

Theresa Renee Hudson

Theresa Renee Hudson

Jan 15, 2025

Theresa (Theri) Renee Hudson, Age 61, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. At Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.

Theri was born on October 3, 1963 in Muncie, IN to the late Edgar and Lula Hudson

Theri was preceded in death by her parents; 

Survivors include her daughter, Jessica (David) Mason; son, Robert (Rachel) Knowles; 6...

Rebecca Barker Adcock

Rebecca Barker Adcock

Jan 14, 2025

Rebecca Barker Adcock, Age 85, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. At her home in Sparta, TN.

Rebecca was born on October 29, 1939 in Sparta, TN to the late Riley Odus and Berttie Barker.

She was a Registered Nurse with Dr. Baker Sr. and Mallory Timers. 

Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold...

Billy Joe Williams

Billy Joe Williams

Jan 10, 2025

Billy Joe Williams, Age 57, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 10, 2025. At Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.

Billy was born on July 2, 1967 in Sparta, TN to the late James E. Williams Sr. and Carolyn Williams.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Edward Williams, Jr.;

Survivors include his wife, Tammy A. Williams;...

Lynda Matthews

Lynda Matthews

Jan 7, 2025

Lynda L Matthews, Age 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. At Life Care of Sparta in Sparta, TN.

Lynda was born on December 26, 1941 in Harriman, TN to the late Carl and Pearl Goss.

Lynda held several positions in the work force ending with in-house auditor for a gas & oil company and operated by the Bread Box food...

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