OBITUARIES

Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Herbert Hutchings

Herbert Hutchings

Jul 30, 2015

Herbert "Peewee" Hutchings, age 86 of Sparta, TN, passed away July 30, 2015 at Highland Medical Center of Sparta.

He was born in Dekalb County, TN March 5, 1929, the son of Dewey Hutchings and Wincie Young Hutchings.

Preceded in death by his parents. Also was a member of Plainview Church of Christ and served...

Judith French

Judith French

Jul 29, 2015

Judith Elnore French, age 88 of Sparta, TN, passed away July 29, 2015 at her home in Sparta surrounded by her family.

She was born in Michigan City, Indiana October 30, 1926, the daughter of David George Warren and Ruth Alice Will Warren.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clyde French; son, Ralph Barrett;...

Martha Parsons

Martha Parsons

Jul 25, 2015

Martha M. Parsons, of Sparta, TN, age 77, passed away July 25, 2015 at N.H.C. of Sparta.

She was born in Harlan, KY May 30, 1938, the daughter of late Russell and Donna Scott Herron.

Preceded in death by her parents, first husband; Joe Edwin Dorton, second husband, Jack E. Parsons; and several brothers and...

Brenda Williams

Brenda Williams

Jul 6, 2015

Brenda Dale Wair Williams of Lascassas, TN, age 71, passed away July 6, 2015 at St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN.

She was born in Nashville, TN October 7, 1943, the daughter of Clyde William Wair Sr. and Fannie Louise Taylor Wair.

Preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Lattie H. Stewart, sons, Lattie...

Herbert Davis

Herbert Davis

Jun 25, 2015

Mr. Herbert P. Davis of Spencer, TN born November 29, 1931, died June 25, 2015 at his daughter's home with his family surrounding him.

He was married to the late Lou Evelyn Davis, 62 years, July 7, 1952. He served his country in the United States Navy which he retired after 22 years of service to his...

Nancy Patton

Nancy Patton

Jun 23, 2015

Nancy Carol LaFever Patton, age 70 passed away on June 23, 2015 at her home.

She was born in Putnam County, Tennessee on 25th of March,1945 to Wesley and Marie Stewart LaFever.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wesley LaFever; and her husband, Bethel Earl Patton.

She is survived by her...

Mary Selby

Mary Selby

May 27, 2015

Mary Inez Broyles Selby, age 81 passed away on May 27, 2015 in Dayton, Ohio. She was born in White County, Tennessee on 25th of March,1934 to Clyde and Vina Broyles.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Debbie and her parents, Clyde and Vina Broyles; her sisters Marie Broyles, Louise Broyles Copeland and Louise Roberts...

Jeffrey Shockley

Jeffrey Shockley

May 18, 2015

Jeffrey Wayne Shockley, age 46, of Sparta, TN, passed away Monday, May 18, 2015 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was born February 2, 1969 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, parents, James F. Shockley and Illa Rhea Eller Shockley. He was preceded in death by his father, James F. Shockley.

He is survived by his sons,...

Juanita Adams

Juanita Adams

May 17, 2015

Juanita Adams, age 84, of Sparta, TN, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Life Care of Sparta.

She was born August 26, 1930 in White County to John Young Graham and Nellie Howard Graham.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lonnie Milton Adams, and sister Dorthy Graham.

She is...

James Lawson

James Lawson

May 9, 2015

James R. "Ron" Lawson, age 66, of Sparta, TN, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 at his home.

He was born January 28, 1949 in Eastland to Scott William Lawson and Mary Alice Smith Lawson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Troy Lawson, Rick Lawson and Tim Lawson and sisters, Willie Ann...

Billy Smithson

Billy Smithson

May 7, 2015

Billy Ray Smithson, age 56, of Sparta, TN, passed Thursday, May 7, 2015 at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Ann Young Smithson; one son, Patrick Smithson; brother, Gerry Dean Smithson; one granddaughter, Aubrey Smithson; 3 great grandchildren, Trent Allen, Michael Young and Randen Young; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He...

Brenda Brown

Brenda Brown

May 6, 2015

Brenda Lou Roberts Brown, age 70, of Sparta, TN, passed from this world Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

She is survived by her husband, Clarence Brown; son of Brenda and Asher Davidson - Steve Davidson and daughter in law, Sherry Darlene Davidson; brothers, J.V. Roberts, Richard Roberts and Bob Roberts; twin sister, Linda McGinniss; 7 grandchildren, Steven Jr.,...

Joe Graham

Joe Graham

Apr 13, 2015

Joe Thomas Graham, age 76, of Sparta, TN, passed from this world Monday, April 13, 2015. He was a retired truck driver from Red Kap.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Poston Graham of Sparta; daughter, Connie Graham Fish and fiancAC., David Jordan of Sparta; son, Michael Graham and wife Tammie Graham of Cookeville; sisters, Hassie...

Ruth Stewart

Ruth Stewart

Apr 3, 2015

Ruth Billings Stewart, age 90, of Sparta, TN, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 at NHC of Sparta. At the time of passing, she was surrounded by all of her children and grandchildren.

She was born in Dekalb County, TN on January 22, 1925 to parents Wm. "Billy" Billings & Mary Frances Young Billings.

She...

Lloyd Hyder

Lloyd Hyder

Mar 31, 2015

Wilber Lloyd "Coon" Hyder, of Sparta, TN passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Highland Medical Center in Sparta.

He was born in White County, TN on April 29, 1928 to parents Wilber Luster Hyder & Willie Elizabeth Brady Hyder.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, wife, Henry Lou Thompson Hyder; daughter,...

Mary Catron

Mary Catron

Mar 29, 2015

Mary Ann (Austin) Catron, 73 of Sparta, TN. passed away Sunday, March 29th, 2015 in Cookeville.

She was born in Van Buren, TN on February 21, 1942. She was the founder of Spar Gas INC of Sparta, TN and was married to William Lyle Catron for 52 years September 1, 1962. She was a member of Plainview...

Jesse Adcock

Jesse Adcock

Mar 27, 2015

Jesse Wade Adcock, age 40, of Sparta, TN passed away Friday at his home in Sparta.

He was born in Cookeville, TN on May 15, 1974 to parents Bill & Marilyn Adcock of Sparta.

He was survived by companion, Sara Luna; parents, Bill & Marilyn Adcock; brother, Ty Adcock; sister-in-law, Dawnda Hutchins; and two nieces,...

Gwendolyn Brewington

Gwendolyn Brewington

Mar 15, 2015

Miss Gwendolyn Sue Brewington, 51 of Sparta, TN. Passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at her home in Sparta.

She was born in Sparta on February 4, 1964, parents Gary Eugene Bruch Sr. and Dorothy Jean Brewington Bruch.

She is preceded in death by her father, Gary Eugene Bruch Sr. and brother, Gary Eugene Bruch...

Stephanie Johnson

Stephanie Johnson

Mar 10, 2015

Mrs. Stephanie Kimberly Johnson, age 53, fell into eternal slumber at home in Columbia, TN on Tuesday March 10, 2015.

Stephanie was born in Paris, France to the late Peter Schiotis Sr. and Louise (Schiotis) Waterman.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. Stephanie was a dedicated supporter of Pet Pals...

Ruth Barkoff

Ruth Barkoff

Mar 6, 2015

Ruth Margaret Sear Barkoff, age 92, of Sparta, passed away March 6, 2015 at Sparta Life Care.

She was a past member of Trinity Baptist Church in Centerville, Ga and a member of Cherry Creek Baptist Church in Sparta, TN.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alexander Harry Barkoff, son, Harry A. Barkoff, grandchildren,...

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