OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Barbara Faye Robinson
Apr 19, 2025
Barbara Faye Robinson, age 70, of Sparta, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Overton County Health and Rehab Center due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease and COPD. Born on September 26, 1954, in Dayton, OH, to Willie “Bee” Tipton and Alma Tipton, Barbara lived a life full of love and resilience.
Barbara was preceded in death by her...
Dudley Clark Jr.
Apr 11, 2025
Dudley Clark Jr. age 97 of Stuart Virginia passed away at his home on April 11, 2025. Dudley was born on October 30, 1927 to the late Dudley Clark and Eno Mae (Dodson) Clark in Sparta TN. Prior to his Stuart residence Dudley lived in Richmond, IN and Mt. Juliet TN.
In addition to his parents Dudley was preceded in death...
Patrica Lee Gamblin
Apr 10, 2025
Patricia Lee Gamblin, age 82 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away April 10, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN.
She was born March 23, 1943 in Pontiac, MI to the late Milbern and Ora Bell Fortson.
She was proceeded in death by her parents; late husband, Richard Gamblin; brother, John David Fortson.
Patricia is survived by her...
Vonda Jean Denton
Apr 8, 2025
Vonda Jean Denton, a cherished member of the Sparta community, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, age 95. Born on May 10, 1929, in Sparta, Tennessee, Vonda lived a full and vibrant life, marked by her unwavering kindness and generous spirit.
Vonda dedicated a significant portion of her career to the Doyle Shirt Factory, where her hard work and determination...
Leonard Lewis Simmons
Mar 29, 2025
Leonard Lewis Simmons, age 92 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away March 29, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones at home in Sparta, Tennessee.
He was born February 3, 1933 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late Powell Louis and Della Mae Baker Simmons.
He was proceeded in death by his parents; sons, Allen Simmons, Steve Simmons; granddaughter, Vanessa Edmonds.
Leonard is survived by his...
Leonard Wayne Murdock
Mar 29, 2025
Leonard Wayne Murdock, age 80, a resident of Sparta, TN passed away March 29, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Sparta, TN.
Leonard was born July 10, 1944 in Sparta, TN to the late Ollon A. and Bessie Mae Murdock.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Brenda Gail Hassler Murdock; son, Leonard Lee “Matthew” Murdock;...
Sandra Kay Alexander
Mar 28, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Sandra Kay Alexander, age 53, a resident of Sparta, TN passed away March 28, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Sandra was born to Ronnie and Mildred Alexander on April 17, 1971 in Sparta Tennessee.
Sandra was a firm lover of life. She was always doing...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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