OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
John Lynn Young
Oct 12, 2025
John Lynn Young, age 83 passed away Sunday October 12, 2025 at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta, TN.
He was born April 12, 1942 to Noah and Bula Young in Sparta, TN.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Elton Turner; sisters, Ruth Cantrell, Jean Luna; grandson, Jeremy Vick; beloved dog, Goober.
He is survived by his children, Ruthie (Richard)...
Wade Stewart
Oct 11, 2025
Wade Stewart, age 70 passed away Saturday October 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family in Doyle, TN.
He was born May 2, 1955 to James Franklin Stewart and Betty Sullivan in Tampa, Fl.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Wife, Opal Elaine Stewart; son, James Michael Stewart; granddaughter, Jamie Michele Stewart.
He is survived by his sons,...
Earl Franklin Johnson Sr.
Oct 5, 2025
Earl Franklin Johnson Sr. passed away October 5, 2025 at the age of 99 at Quality Health and Rehab in Lebanon, TN.
He was born May 9, 1926 in Sparta, TN to the late Squire Franklin and Grace Mae Fletcher Johnson.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Johnson; sister, Ruth Duckett;
He is survived by his children, Earl Johnson...
Delphos Marion Fulton
Sep 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce that Delphos Marion Fulton passed away on September 30, 2025 at his residence of Sparta, TN. leaving a legacy of love for his family and his love for preaching the gospel at the age of 79. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to George D and Lois Fulton on September 15, 1946.
Del was preceded in...
Glyn Edward Smith
Sep 19, 2025
Glyn Edward Smith, age 85 passed away on September 19, 2025 at St Thomas Ascension Medical Center surrounded by his loving family in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
He was born on July 27,1940 to Martin Howard (Buddy) Smith and Willie Reed Myers Smith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Sylvia Earles Smith....
Nicholas Shane Rittenberry
Sep 11, 2025
Nicholas Shane Rittenberry, age 36 passed away on September 11, 2025 at Vanderbilt Medical Center surrounded by his loving family in Nashville, Tennessee.
He was born on February 14, 1989 to Charles Anthony Rittenberry and Donna Renee Davis.
He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, GD Davis, Charles Spider Rittenberry; grandmother, Mary Diania Gardner.
He is survived by his parents, Charles Anthony...
Mary Agnes Fischer
Aug 30, 2025
Mary Fischer, passed away on August 30, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family in Quebeck, Tennessee.
She was born on March 27, 1960 to Paul Albert Wombough and Mary Agnes Wombough.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul Albert Wombough and Mary Agnes Wombough; husband of 13 years Richard William Fischer; brother, John Murray.
She is survived by...
Gregory Arthur Tarvis
Aug 30, 2025
Mr. Gregory Arthur Tarvis, age 62, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Centennial Medical Center Nashville, Tennessee.
He was born to Phillip and June Tarvis on November 8 ,1962 in Zaragoza, Spain.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Mark Tarvis.
Survivors include his daughter, Crystal Simmers-Boyd; son, Hollace Tarvis; grandchildren, Katharine, Lily, Morgaine, Dakota, Zane, Levi, Emma; great grandchildren,...
Terry Wade Eller
Aug 23, 2025
Terry Eller passed away August 23, 2025 at the age of 57 at his residence in Sparta, TN.
He was born October 29, 1967 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Alton and Mildred Pryor Eller Davis.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Jerry Eller, Mark Anthony Eller; sister Sharon “Yvonne” Eller;
He is survived by his children, Kendra (Eric) Denton,...
Susan Denise Durrance
Aug 23, 2025
Susan Denise Durrance passed away August 23, 2025 at the age of 65 surrounded by her loving family in Sparta, TN.
She was born October 21, 1959 in Decatur, New York to the late Frank Sammons and Betty Yates.
She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Robert Yates, Hobert Mullins, Jeff Sammons, Sandy Cook.
She is survived by her children, Rhonda...
Henry Allan Clemons
Aug 21, 2025
Mr. Henry Allan Clemons (Chico), age 81, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his residence in Quebeck, Tennessee.
He was born to Henry Clemons and Connie Taylor on February 27 ,1944 in West Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 49 years, Willene Clemons.
Survivors include son, Robert Allan (Bobby) Clemons, John Lee Clemons and David...
Fred Tommie Yates Jr.
Aug 17, 2025
Fred Tommie Yates Jr, Age 70 of Sparta, Tn passed away surrounded by his loved ones on August 17, 2025 at Saint Thomas Highlands in Sparta, TN.
He was born September 25, 1954 in Crowley, LA to the late Fred Tommie Yates Sr. and Nettie Ray Yates.
He is preceded in death by parents; brother, Barry Clayton Yates; sister, Julie Yates
He is...
Robert Eston Hodge
Aug 9, 2025
Roberts Eston Hodge, Age 72 of Sparta, Tn passed away after an extended illness at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on August 9, 2025.
He was born August 28, 1952 in Sparta, TN to the late William Hodge Jr. and Anna Ruth Cunningham Hodge.
Robert loved the lord. He was a kind and generous man who loved his family. He wasn’t a talkative...
Reba Joyce Brown
Aug 3, 2025
Reba Joyce Brown passed away August 3, 2025 at the age of 74 surrounded by her loving family in Chattanooga, TN.
She was born November 19, 1950 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late Georgie Landon and Prietta Jane Brown.
She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, George Henry Brown, Mary Janice Robinson, Juanita Brown, Edith Dodson;
She is survived by her...
Reba Gladys Hutchings
Jul 26, 2025
Reba Gladys Donelson Hutchings passed away July 26, 2025 at the age of 93 surrounded by her loving family in Sparta, TN.
She was born May 25, 1932 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late Arvie and Dollie Jane Hutchings Donelson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Claud Hutchings; brother, J.C. Donelson; sister, Roberta Rankhorn.
Reba was the heart of...
Doris Ivane Emerton
Jul 17, 2025
Doris Ivane Forsythe Emerton passed away July 17 2025 at the age of 67 in Sparta, TN.
She was born December 6, 1957 in Spencer, Tennessee to the late Lloyd and Sara Forsythe.
She is proceeded in death by her parents; daughter, April Lynn Burks; brother, Jimmy Forsythe, Jonnie Forsythe; sister, Emma Jene Forsythe, Sarah Johnson, Ola Mae Forsythe.
She is survived by...
Clara Ray Miller
Jul 17, 2025
Clara Ray Miller
Age 75 born October 21, 1949
To the late Notie Ruth Bumbalough Norton and Harold Lee Norton
Died July 17, 2025
Survivors include Her husband of 59 years Robert Lee Miller; brothers, Anthony (Pam) Norton & Paul Norton; daughters, Brenda Williams and Patricia (Darrel)Nash; grandchildren Shana (Bobby) Steerman, Shane (Lindsay) Williams and Justin Nash; great grandchildren, Michael Williams, Peyton Steerman, Adalyn...
Rena Taylor
Jul 7, 2025
Rena Taylor, age 58, passed away Monday July 7, 2025 in Chattanooga, TN.
She was born October 31, 1966 to Bema Jean Davis Taylor and McAurther (Donna) Taylor in Wayne, MI.
Rena was preceded in death by her grandparents,
Rena is survived by mother, Bema Jean Davis Taylor; father, McAurther (Donna) Taylor; son, Brandon Taylor of Sparta; daughter, Temica Taylor of Michigan; brothers,...
Mary Ann Simmons
Jul 6, 2025
Mary Ann Simmons (Nanny)
April 20, 1934 – July 6, 2025
Mary Ann Simmons, 91, of Sparta, Tennessee and Holland, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025. Born to Martha and Gerrit Zuverink on April 20, 1934, in Holland, Mary Ann spent her early years surrounded by the beauty of West Michigan before settling in Sparta, where she built a wonderful...
Rhonda Darlene French
Jun 27, 2025
Rhonda Darlene French, age 61, passed away Friday June 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at home in Sparta, TN.
She was born February 9, 1964 to Dewey and Betty Grasty in Cookeville, TN.
Rhonda was preceded in death by her father, Dewey Grasty; husband, Rick French; grandmother, Pauline Lawson.
Rhonda is survived mother, Betty Grasty; daughter, Amanda Wilbanks; granddaughter, Makayla Binkley;...
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