OBITUARIES

Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Erma Sliger

Erma Sliger

Dec 31, 2018

Erma Gladys Sliger passed away on December 31, 2018 at Life Care Center of Sparta at the age of 89. Erma was born in Cookeville, Tennessee to Beecher Cass and Amanda Hickey on August 26, 1929.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Redda Yvonne Dunn; and brothers, Harvel Cass, Floyd Cass, Lennon Cass, and Vernon...

Carl Davis

Carl Davis

Dec 9, 2018

Carl S. Davis “Pa E” as he was called by his family, went to be with our Lord early morning on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Pa E was a White County resident his whole life and raised a family in which he was very proud of, with his wife, Kathy. All while working at Thomas for 33 years, making...

Louis Knowles

Louis Knowles

Dec 7, 2018

Louis C. Knowles passed away at age 62 on December 7, 2018 at his residence in Sparta, TN.

Louis was born in Walling, TN to Plummer Knowles and Lauretta Roberts on July 13, 1956.

Louis is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Knowles.

Arrangements:

The Family will have a...

Bobby Pressley

Bobby Pressley

Dec 5, 2018

Bobby Dean Pressley age 76 passed away Wednesday December 5, 2018 at StoneCrest Hospital in Smryna, Tn.

Bobby was born January 17, 1942 in White County, TN to Ella Mae Dover and Ike Pressley of Sparta, Tn. Bobby loved collecting radios and loved listening to gospel music.

Bobby is survived by...

Freddie Light

Freddie Light

Nov 23, 2018

Freddie E. Light, 69, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Lifecare of Sparta, TN

Freddie was born on March 3, 1949 in Fayetteville, West Virginia to Ed (Bud) Light and Helen Louise Light (Wriston)

Survivors include his brothers Richard (Mary) Light of Sparta, and Daniel Ray (Jenice) Light of...

Leatha Wood

Leatha Wood

Nov 20, 2018

Leatha Opal Wright Arnold Wood, 93, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Raintree Manor of McMinnville, TN

Born September, 18, 1925, in Indian Mound, TN in Dekalb Co. She was a daughter of the late James Everette Wright and the late Effie Mae Henderson Wright.

Opal was a loving...

Doris Daulton

Doris Daulton

Nov 12, 2018

Doris Ann Daulton, 76, died Monday, November 12, 2018 at NHC of Sparta, TN

Born July 26, 1942, in Pleasant Hill, TN, she was a daughter of the late Aubrey C. Randolph and the late Hattie Jo Wilson Randolph.

Doris worked at Potter Children Orphan Home and School for 40 years...

Carl Hawkins

Carl Hawkins

Nov 3, 2018

Carl M. Hawkins “Hawk”, 82, husband of Maria Del Pilar Hawkins, died Saturday, November 03, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

Born August 22, 1936, in Sparta, TN, he was a son of the late Floyd J. Hawkins and the late Ida Lewis Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins was a member of Midway Baptist Church. He...

Shirley Trovarelli

Shirley Trovarelli

Oct 28, 2018

Shirley Ann Trovarelli 85 of Sparta passed from this life Sunday Oct. 28th after a brief illness.

Born May 8th 1933 in Detroit Michigan she moved to Sparta in 1973.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Luke Trovarelli, Sparta.  Four loving daughters, Janis Goodwin of Thompson Station, Audry (Rich) Fortunato, Beaumont CA,...

Sheila Bussell

Sheila Bussell

Oct 27, 2018

Sheila Louise Officer Bussell passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at a memory care facility in Troy, Michigan at the age of 89.

Sheila was born in Sparta, Tennessee to Simpson Dudley and Notie Anne (nee Snodgrass) Officer on June 25, 1929.

Sheila is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54...

Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan

Oct 22, 2018

Paul Michael Ryan age 38 of Sparta Tennessee passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones, on Monday, October 22, 2018, after a long extended illness.

Paul was born in Troy Ohio to Glenn Ryan and Mary Kathleen Moore - Ryan on November 20th, 1979.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Glenn...

Sallie Anderson

Sallie Anderson

Oct 20, 2018

Sallie Anderson Passed away on October, 20, 2018 at Signature Healthcare in Algood, TN at the age of 91.

She was born in Doyle, Tennessee to Kendrick and Lizzi Spakes on March 17, 1927.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Kendrick and Lizzi Spakes; Her Husband, Leo Anderson, and her Three brothers, Robert,...

Mary Nash

Mary Nash

Oct 16, 2018

Mary Ruth Nash., age 93 passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at daughter’s home in Doyle, TN.

Mary was born on January 13, 1925 in Rome, Georgia to Marvin Edgar Williams and Mary Eunice Gilbert Williams.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Leon Nash, Harvel Rogers and Tony Pappalardo and...

Samuel Frasier

Samuel Frasier

Oct 8, 2018

Samuel “Sammie” Oscar Frasier Jr., age 66 passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Sammie was born on March 4, 1952 in White County, Tennessee to Sammy Oscar Frasier Sr. and Barbara Ann Frasier.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Norman and Addie Rice and Albert...

James Wright

James Wright

Oct 7, 2018

Bro. James Clinton Wright, age 81 passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at his home in Walling.

Bro. James was born on November 23, 1936 in Warren County, Tennessee to Creed Wright and Alberta (Peach) Williamson Wright.

Bro. James was a member of New Hope The Baptist Church. He Was Ordained to preach the Gospel...

Susan House- Marlatt

Susan House- Marlatt

Sep 25, 2018

Susan Kay House- Marlatt passed away on September 25, 2018 at Covenant Medical Center in Crossville, TN at the age of 54.

She was born in Blossburg, PA to James and Helen House on May 18, 1964.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Helen House; brothers, James and Kenny House; and...

Ruby Katherine Mc Caleb

Ruby Katherine Mc Caleb

Sep 14, 2018

Ruby Katherine Mc Caleb at the age of 84, passed away on September 14, 2018 at Life Care of Sparta.

Katherine was born on June 5, 1934 in Sparta, Tennessee to George Howard Hudgens and Eunice L. Haston Hudgens.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Harley (Spud)                  Mc Caleb; daughter,...

Carol Dean (Goodwin) Roberts

Carol Dean (Goodwin) Roberts

Sep 4, 2018

Carol Dean (Goodwin) Roberts at the age of 81, went peacefully to be with the Lord on September 4, 2018 at NHC of Sparta.

Carol was born on May 18, 1937 in Sparta, Tennessee to Dovie (Lefever) Goodwin and Sydney Goodwin.

Carol was a dedicated Christian and a member of East Sparta Church...

Margie Chaney

Margie Chaney

Aug 27, 2018

Margie Louise Chaney at the age of 92, went peacefully to be with the Lord on August 27, 2018 at Cookeville

Regional Hospital.

Margie was born on January 26, 1926 in Sparta, Tennessee to Amos Fisk and Ama Lou Leftwich-Fisk.

Her life’s work was caring for her husband, children...

David Palmer

David Palmer

Aug 21, 2018

David Joseph Palmer passed away on August 21, 2018 in Crossville, Tennessee at the age of 35.

David was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to William Palmer and Linda Black on May 5, 1983.

He is survived by his wife, Angel Palmer and son, Jaxon Palmer; his parents, William Palmer and Linda Black; In-laws, Teresa and...

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