OBITUARIES

Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

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...

Lauren Ashley Chapin

Lauren Ashley Chapin

Aug 12, 2024

Lauren Ashley Chapin. Age 38 of Sevierville, TN passed away August 12, 2024. She was born July 14, 1986 to Vickie Workman and Bud Workman. Survivors include her son, Shane Barnes; parents, Vickie Workman and Bud Workman; brother, Nathan Rink. 

Arrangements:

Memorial services will be at Thurman Funeral Home, Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.thurmanfuneral.com. 

Thurman...

Rudolph Roman Miller

Rudolph Roman Miller

Aug 9, 2024

 Rudolph Roman Miller, Jr., age 99, passed away on August 9, 2024 at Wyndridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Crossville, TN.

He was born January 24, 1925 to the late Rudolph Roman Miller Sr. and Zofia Dembowski Miller in Chicago, Illinois. 

Rudy was drafted into the United States Army in June 23, 1943 serving in WWII. He was awarded the Bronze Star...

Ronald Gerald Sullivan

Ronald Gerald Sullivan

Aug 3, 2024

 Mr. Ronald Sullivan, age 73, of Susie Ct. Blairsville, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Sullivan was born on November 3, 1950, in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Larry Sullivan and the late Nora Tollison Sullivan. Ronald loved watching Nascar and his favorite news channel, Fox News....

Maxie Lance

Maxie Lance

Jul 31, 2024

Maxie Lance, age 89, passed away on July 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Sparta, TN.

She was born April 17, 1935 to the late Oliver and Gracie Powers in Hickman, Tennessee. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tim Lance; son, David Lance; siblings, John Edward Powers, Louise Powers, James Powers, Shirley Garton, Roy...

Brenda Joan Roberts

Brenda Joan Roberts

Jul 29, 2024

Brenda Joan Robets, age 61, passed away on July 29, 2024 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.

She was born November 13, 1962 to the late Horace and Doris and Howard in Chicago, Illinois. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Freddie Roberts; daughter, Sheenna Howard. 

She is survived by her brothers, Bruce Howard, Ted Howard Sr.; sister, Debrah...

Robert "Dob" Anthony Lawson

Robert "Dob" Anthony Lawson

Jul 21, 2024

Robert Anthony Lawson, age 59, passed away on July 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.

He was born December 21, 1964 to Scott William and Mary Alice Lawson in Sparta, Tennessee. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Willie Allen, Troy Lawson, Kay Bolin, Rick Lawson, Tommy Lawson, Randy Lawson, Tim...

Share by: