OBITUARIES

Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Verdena Hutson

Verdena Hutson

Oct 29, 2024

Verdena Hutson, age 97 of Sparta Tennessee passed away October 29, 2024 at her son’s home in Erie, MI.

She was born October 20, 1927 in Sparta, TN to the late Charles Aurthur and Cora Pearl Holland.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; husband, James Clifford Hutson; sons, John Hutson, Ron Hutson; granddaughter, Denise Koester; brothers, Thurman Holland, Elmus Holland,...

Howard Robinson

Howard Robinson

Oct 25, 2024

Bernard Howard Robinson, age 82 of Sparta Tennessee passed away October 25, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 21, 1941 in Sparta, TN to the late Freeling and Altie Robinson.

He was proceeded in death by his parents; daughter, Polly Nichols; brothers, Odell Robinson, JL Robinson; sisters, Ella Emory, Retta Rice, Bonell Murdock. 

Howard is survived...

Paul Varela

Paul Varela

Oct 22, 2024

Paul Varela 53 of Sparta, Tennessee (formally Merrillville, Indiana) passed away suddenly in Sparta, Tennessee on October 22, 2024. 

He was born in Gary, Indiana on August 12, 1971 to Jose and the late Trinity (Camarena) Varela. He grew up in Merrillville, Indiana and graduated from Merrillville High School Class of ‘91. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Trinity (Camarena)...

James Edward Williams Jr.

James Edward Williams Jr.

Oct 18, 2024

James Edward Williams Jr., Age 58 passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. at his residence in Quebeck, TN. He was born in Sparta, TN on March 4, 1966 to the late James E. Williams Sr. and Carolyn Williams.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, April Williams. 

Survivors include his children, Paula Victoria (Cody) Kutchey, Elizabeth Leeann Williams, Sebastian...

Lillie Rae Lollar

Lillie Rae Lollar

Oct 9, 2024

Rae Lollar, Age 100 passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.at Life Care in Sparta, TN. She was born in Sparta, TN on March 4, 1924 to the late Tillman and Martha Davis.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter Kirby; husband, Ardell Lollar; Six Siblings; daughter, Patty Jo (Tom) Ward; granddaughter, Belinda Burgess; Also, numerous nieces and...

Katherine Sue Howard

Katherine Sue Howard

Oct 7, 2024

Katherine (Kathy) Sue Howard, Age 75, passed away on October 7, 2024 at her residence in Sparta, Tennessee.

Kathy was born on June 4, 1949 in Sparta, Tennessee.

Kathy was very proud of her tenure with the White County Board of Education where she spent 36 years teaching.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hill Howard and Georgina Kimsey; brothers, Richard...

Ronald Hillman Hutchings

Ronald Hillman Hutchings

Oct 6, 2024

Ronald H. Hutchings of Sparta Tennessee passed away October 6, 2024 on his 82nd birthday of Parkinson’s Plus disease and Multi System Atrophy (MSA)

He and his identical twin brother Donald were born in Sparta, TN to Tillman and Christine Jones Hutchings. He was the grandson of R.I. and Emma Davis Hutchings and George and Erma Fuson Jones.

He was proceeded in...

Ricky Joseph Trottier

Ricky Joseph Trottier

Sep 22, 2024

Ricky Joseph Trottier, Age 68 passed away on September 22, 2024.at his residence in Quebeck, TN. He was born in Holyoke, MA. on June 2, 1956 to the late Roland Joseph and Carmen Trottier.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roland Joseph and Carmen Trottier; brother, Raymond Trottier.

Survivors include his son, Shane (Michelle) Trottier; daughter, Shannon Roecker (Alex); four...

James Lawrence Carter Sr.

James Lawrence Carter Sr.

Sep 22, 2024

James L. Carter, Age 74 passed away on September 22, 2024.at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN. He was born in Drexel, OH on December 16, 1949 to the late Jerry and Henrietta Carter.

He is preceded in death by his parents Jerry and Henrietta Carter.

Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years Linda Carter; daughters, Holly (Mike) Walters, Shannon...

Jeffrey Dean Hutchings

Jeffrey Dean Hutchings

Sep 18, 2024

Jeffrey Dean Hutchings passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his residence in Lebanon, TN.

Jeff was born an April 2, 1964 to the late Orville and Dorthy Sue Hutchings.

Jeff is survived by numerous friends and family.

Arrangements

Graveside service will be Friday September 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Elrod Cemetery.

Judy Ruth Hodge

Judy Ruth Hodge

Sep 18, 2024

Judy Ruth Hodge, Age 68 of Sparta, TN passed away after a long illness at NHC of Sparta September 18, 2024. She was born in Odessa, TX on August 23, 1956 to the late William and Anna Ruth Davis.

Judy loved the Lord; she loved life and she loved taking care of her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Billy Carl Masters

Billy Carl Masters

Sep 4, 2024

Billy Carl Masters age 81, passed away peacefully, Wednesday September 4, 2024 at home, with family by his side.

Survived by his loving wife of 60 years Diana (Elrod) Masters; children Edward (Heather) Masters, Larry Masters, Michael Masters and Sonya (Steve) DiNardo; grandchildren Monica, Jennifer, Bryan, Justin, Zulema, Bianca, Leylah, Mikey, Amira, Aaron, Courtney, Anthony, Amanda and Sara; 19 great grandchildren;...

Steven Loyd Wargo

Steven Loyd Wargo

Aug 31, 2024

Steven Loyd Wargo, age 50, passed away on August 31, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.

He was born July 13, 1974 to Debbie June Smith in Memphis, TN.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandfather, Loyd Wargo 

He is survived by his son, Tre’ Ward; brother, Jeremy Smith 

Martha (aunt Kate) Jean Scott

Martha (aunt Kate) Jean Scott

Aug 28, 2024

Martha (aunt Kate) Jean “Brown” Scott, age 76, passed away on August 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Saint Thomas in Sparta, TN.

She was born April 3, 1948 to the late Arnold and Bessie Brown in Sparta, TN.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Louise May, Erich May, Jeff May, Linda Young 

She is survived by her...

Rhoda Belle Stewart

Rhoda Belle Stewart

Aug 24, 2024

Rhoda Belle Stewart, age 89, passed away on August 24, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at NHC in Sparta, TN.

Rhoda was a member of Pine Eden Baptist Church in Crossville, TN.

She was born January 27, 1935 to the late Millard and Ola B Woody in Crossville, TN.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Jr Stewart; sons,...

John Bruce Parker

John Bruce Parker

Aug 24, 2024

John Bruce Parker, age 62, passed away on August 24, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Sparta, TN.

He was born June 27, 1962 to the late Irving Daniel and Peggy Ann Parker in Nassawadox, VA.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anita Kay Parker; sisters, Judy Faye Parker, and Laura Ann Parker; brother, Mark...

Tommie Wayne Bearden Jr.

Tommie Wayne Bearden Jr.

Aug 23, 2024

Tommie Wayne Bearden Jr. age 51 of Sparta passed away Friday August 23, 2024 at his residence. Tommie was born March 30, 1973 in Niceville, Fl to Tommie Wayne Bearden Sr. and Mary Ellen Cagle. Survivors include his mother Mary Ellen Cagle; brother Spencer Douglas Bearden of Sparta, James Paul Bearden of Sparta 

Six nieces and nephews Three great-nieces and nephews...

Robert Loyed Hurst

Robert Loyed Hurst

Aug 22, 2024

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Emily Dael Johnson

Emily Dael Johnson

Aug 17, 2024

Emily Dael Johnson, age 43, passed away on August 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Sparta, TN.

She was born March 5, 1981 to George Shaefer and Judy Smith in Townsend, TN. 

She is survived by her children, Justice Brianna (Roman) Johnson, Dawson Alexander Johnson, Isabella Evans Massey, Raven Grace Massey; mother, Judy Smith; father George Schaefer;...

Carlos R Billings

Carlos R Billings

Aug 15, 2024

Carlos R. Billings, age 76, passed away on August 15, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Cookeville, TN.

Carlos owned and operated Sparta TV and Appliances for 32 years. He was a loving Husband, Father, and Friend to all leaving a legacy to be remembered forever by all.

He was born January 22, 1948 to the late William...

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