OBITUARIES

Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Lisa Barnes

Lisa Barnes

Mar 24, 2018

Lisa Yvonne Barnes. passed away on March 24, 2018 at her residence in Sparta, Tennessee.

She was born on May 1, 1966, in Sparta, Tennessee, to Henry Thomas Humphrey and Connie Gail Gunter.

She is preceded in death by her grand parents, JT and Ruby Henry, Clyde and Marie Humphrey.

She is survived...

Ruth Radford

Ruth Radford

Mar 19, 2018

Ruth Radford, age 95 passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at NHC of Sparta, Tennessee.

Born December 31, 1922 to Fred Vincent and Sallie Thurman Vincent in Burkesville, KY.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband Floyd Radford, son, Hughlon Radford, daughter, Leila Buckley, grandson, Darrell Radford, brother and sisters, Thelma Keller,...

Janet Whiteaker

Janet Whiteaker

Mar 13, 2018

Janet Sharon Whiteaker, passed away on day, March 13, 2018 in Sparta, Tennessee at the age 49.

Born May 1, 1968 to J.D. Whiteaker and Anna Smith Tompkins.

Janet was preceded in death by her father, John David “J.D.” Whiteaker; brother, Randy Whiteaker.

She is survived by her daughter, Shasta Watson (Todd) of...

Eva Edna Key

Eva Edna Key

Mar 12, 2018

Eva Edna Rose Key, passed away at Lifecare of Sparta, on March 12, 2018, after a long illness.

Mrs. Key was born on July 12, 1927, in Wild Cat Cove of White County, to Wesley Foster Rose and Nancy Elizabeth Welch Rose.

She attended Lamb School. She has been a member of the Church of...

Donald Howard

Donald Howard

Mar 11, 2018

Donald “Squeaky” Lee Howard, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga at the age of 80.

Born November 15, 1937 to Henry Patterson Howard and Essie Norris Howard.

Squeaky was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Jackie Wayne Howard and Elmer Ray Howard; and sisters, Retha Pirtle and...

Robert Merritt

Robert Merritt

Mar 5, 2018

A Memorial Service will be held for Robert (Bob) Merritt, Saturday, March 10th, at Fellowship Renewed Church, 26 W. Maple, Sparta, Tn. The service will begin at 12:00...but doors will be open at 11:00am for anyone who would like to come visit with the family before the service. Also, the service will be live streamed from the Fellowship Renewed...

Anna Tollison

Anna Tollison

Mar 4, 2018

Anna Jean Tollison, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at NHC of Sparta at the age of 88.

Born April 13, 1929 to Jessie Albert Brown and Effie Jewell Pollard.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Stacy Tollison; and sister, Ina Christine Baker.

She is survived by her sons,...

Carl Hutson

Carl Hutson

Feb 27, 2018

Carl Fred Hutson, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at his home at the age of 86.

Born March 15, 1931 to Laura Hutson in Campbell County, Tennessee

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Claude Hutson, JD Hutson, JP Hutson.

He is survived by his wife, Agnes Hawkins Hutson; sons,...

Herman Roberts

Herman Roberts

Feb 25, 2018

Clay Roberts passed away February 25, 2018 in  Sparta, TN at NHC Healthcare.

Clay was born on February 12, 1945 to Homer Whitley Roberts and Bessie Baker Roberts, in Sparta, TN.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Whitley and Bessie Roberts; and siblings, Vaughn Roberts, Joe Roberts, Dean Roberts, Charles Roberts,...

Terry Anthony "Tony" Richardson

Terry Anthony "Tony" Richardson

Feb 24, 2018

Terry Anthony "Tony" Richardson age, 65

Tony passed away February 24, 2018 at his home in Wisconsin. Tony is formerly of Sparta, Tennessee.

He was born on October 28, 1952 to Horace Lee "Curley" Richardson and Daphene Cooley Richardson in Sparta, TN.

He is preceded in death by his father, brother, Rodney Kane...

Randall Curtis Sr.

Randall Curtis Sr.

Feb 21, 2018

Randall Dale Curtis Sr. passed away on February 21, 2018 in Sparta, TN at St. Thomas Highlands Hospital.

He was born on October 4, 1957, in Nashville, Tennessee to Billy Joe and Myra   Curtis.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Billy Joe and Myra Curtis; brother, Timmy Curtis.

He is survived...

Edith Dodson

Edith Dodson

Feb 16, 2018

Edith Dodson, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Life Care Center in Sparta at the age of 88.

Edith was born on October 15 1929 to Jim Brock and Annie Elizabeth Young Brock in Sparta, TN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Annie Young Brock; Husband, Gerald (Skillet) Dodson;...

Homer Jones

Homer Jones

Feb 14, 2018

Homer Junior Jones, 85, passed away Wednesday February 14, 2018 at NHC of Sparta.

He was born March 5, 1932 to Willie and Lula Jones in Sparta TN.

He worked for Chrystler of Newark, Delaware for 33 years.

He is survived by his daughter, Jonelda Graham; sister, Mildred Adcock; grandchildren, Lisa Bristow, Jackie...

Charles (Chuck) England

Charles (Chuck) England

Feb 14, 2018

Charles (Chuck) England, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at home at the age of 67 after a long illness.

Chuck was born March 23, 1950 to Bill L. England and Helen Boyer England in Paris, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill L. England, and is survived by his mother,...

Gilbert Hay Iii

Gilbert Hay Iii

Feb 14, 2018

Gilbert Hays III passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in his home in Sparta, TN.

Gilbert was born on December 13, 1947 to Gilbert and Norma Hays in Rockwood, TN.

Gilbert was a sweet, gentle, and kind man. He was wonderful at cooking (unusual foods.) He was a world traveler with the Merchant Marines...

Tammy Randolph

Tammy Randolph

Feb 6, 2018

Tammy Sue Randolph passed away Tuesday, Febuary 6, 2018 in Cumberland Medical Center.

She was born on January 3, 1970, in Cookeville, Tennessee to Gene Phillips and Judy Templeton Stover.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Randolph; brothers, David Phillips and Louise, Billy Phillips and Sandy, Daniel (Boone) Phillips and Victoria; children, Joshua Randolph, Brittany...

Peggy Murphy

Peggy Murphy

Feb 2, 2018

Peggy  Marlene Hawkins Murphy, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at home at the age of 72.

Born September 5, 1945 to Lonnie Hawkins and Annie Allen Hawkins in Dayton, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister-in-law, Vestol and Doris Hawkins.

Peggy was retired from Mallory Controls...

Anna Clark

Anna Clark

Jan 30, 2018

Anna Marie Clark age 85 of Stuart Virginia, formerly of Richmond Indiana and Mt. Juliet Tennessee, passed away at her home on  January 30, 2018. She was born on August 21, 1932 to the late D.T. “Doc” and Millie Ann Demps of Sparta, TN.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Mary Gays

Mary Gays

Jan 30, 2018

Mary Francis Gays

A  Celebration of Life for Mary Francis Gays, 94, will be held in New Braunsfels, Texas at a later date.  She passed at NHC of Sparta, Tennessee on January 30, 2018. The family appreciates  the loving care given to Mary by the staff at NHC Sparta.

Mary was born on October 17,...

Alan Dunham

Alan Dunham

Jan 14, 2018

Alan Lee Dunham, Age 59, passed away January 14, 2018 in the Cookeville Regional Hospital .

He was born November 8, 1958 to David Douglas Dunham and Christine Ina      Bumbalough Dunham.

He was preceded in death by his  parents and brother Wayne Douglas Dunham.

He is survived by daughter, Tiffany Leigh Dunham; grandchildren,...

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