OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
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
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...
Terry Lynn Conley
Dec 28, 2024
Terry Lynn Conley, Age 60 passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. At Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.
He was born in Sparta, TN on July 20, 1964 to the late Thurman and Ruby Conley.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Donnie Randolph, Kenneth Lee Randolph, Bobbie Conley; sisters, Louise Steele, Kathy Sue Young, Wilma Presley.
Survivors include...
Frances Elizabeth Miller
Dec 22, 2024
Frances E Miller, Age 70 passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. At Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.
She was born in Cookeville, TN on April 1, 1954 to the late Waymon and Irene Sparks.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold Miller Sr.; children, Jeffery Dale Miller, Melissa Nail Sparks; siblings, Mary Nelson, Hollis Sparks, Raymond...
George Leonard Fults
Dec 19, 2024
George Leonard Fults, Age 79 passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. At Saint Thomas Highlands Medical Center in Sparta, TN.
He was born in Jasper, TN on November 8, 1945 to late Paul and Rebecca Fults.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Katherine Austin; brother, Paul Fults.
Survivors include his wife, Ernestine “Tina” Fults; daughter, Tracey (Jeff) Smith of...
Davin Scott
Dec 17, 2024
Davin C. Scott, Age 41 passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. At Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
She was born in Atlanta, GA on August 2, 1983 to late Edd Ingram and Maricia Patterson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; grandmother, Rose Fields; uncle, Johnny Taylor.
Survivors include her husband, David Ray Taylor; children, David Wayne (Samantha) Taylor, James...
Morette Jean Haston
Dec 17, 2024
Morette "Jean" Haston, a beloved homemaker and a pillar of strength and devotion, passed away on December 17,2024, at Life Care in Sparta, Tennessee, after a brief illness. She was born on September 28, 1931, in Sparta. She proudly spent her life cultivating a loving family and a vibrant community.
A graduate of White County High School, Jean nurtured a strong...
Paul Edward O'Neal
Dec 15, 2024
Paul Edward O’Neal, Age 79 passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. At his home surrounded by his loving family in Cookeville, TN.
He was born in Sparta, TN on January 21, 1945 to the late Wiley and Vione O’Neal.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Colleen O’Neal, Ruth O’Neal; brothers, John O’Neal, Ivan O’Neal, Ellis O’Neal.
Survivors include his...
Jerry Roger Poore
Dec 15, 2024
Jerry Roger Poore, Age 83 passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. At his home surrounded by his loving family in Sparta, TN.
He was born in Sparta, TN on May 31, 1941 to the late Arthur and Beulah Poore.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Beulah Poore; wife of 49 years, Mattie Louise Poore; brothers, Elijah Poore,...
Albert Motta
Dec 7, 2024
Mr. Albert Motta, age 80, formerly of Ponte Vedra, FL, a resident of Sparta, TN passed away December 7, 2024 at NHC Healthcare in Sparta, TN.
Albert was born April 6, 1944 in Bronx, New York City.
He was a graduate of the Naval Academy and served in the US Navy. He was an outstanding athlete and distinguished himself as the heavyweight...
Thomas Lee England
Nov 28, 2024
Thomas Lee England, age 68 of Sparta Tennessee passed away November 28, 2024.
He was born September 20, 1956 in Shelbyville, IL to Bill Lee and Helen Louise England.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Bill Lee England; brothers, Chuck England, Ed England;
He is survived by his mother, Helen Louise England; nephew, Matt (Sarah) England; niece, Angie (Darrick) Cleaves; sister-in-law,...
Karl E. Slatton
Nov 26, 2024
Karl E. Slatton., Age 90 passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. At Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Rutherford Co., TN.
He was born in Vanburen Co., TN on April 27, 1934 to the late Russell Tullos and Ova E. McCoy Slatton.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Jewelene Lunas Slatton, Russell W. Slatton, Dale Slatton.
Survivors include his wife,...
Jimmy Clay Allison
Nov 20, 2024
Jimmy Clay Allison., Age 79 passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. At Signature Health Care in Algood, TN. He was born in Putnam Co., TN on August 22, 1945 to the late Hershel and Agnes Allison.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Edward Allison; sister, Janice Allison.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Allison; son, Tim (Trevanda) Allison; granddaughter,...
Christopher Ray Smith
Nov 19, 2024
Christopher Ray Smith, age 45 of Sparta Tennessee passed away November 19, 2024.
He was born June 11, 1979 in Smithville, TN to Garry Smith and Patricia McCulley.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Garry (Smooty) Smith; grandmother, Ruby Smith; grandfathers, Fred Smith, Ronald McCulley, Papa Melvin Hall; cousin, Ronnie D. Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Shana Smith; grandmother,...
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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