OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
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;...
Barbara Gay Lynette
Jun 9, 2025
Barbara Gay Lynette age 82 passed away on Monday June 9, 2025. She was born in McGee, Mississippi, to Reva (Phoebe) Bonham and William Barrett on May 14, 1943.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 35 years Jim Lynette. Son Mike DeBartolo (Tonya), daughter Linda Candelario both of Orlando, FL....
Dawson McCracken
Jun 8, 2025
Dawson Alexander Robert McCracken, age 22, passed away Sunday June 8, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.
He was born July 15, 2002 to Susan McCracken in Toronto, Canada.
Dawson was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jennifer McCracken; aunt and uncle, Anne and Dennis Dash.
Dawson is survived by fiancé, Alyssa Bilbrey; children, Kennedi McCracken, Amari McCracken; mother, Susan...
Bradley Howard Roberts
Jun 8, 2025
Bradley Howard Roberts, age 36, passed away Sunday June 8, 2025. He was born April 4.1989 to Fred Randall and Brenda Joan Howard Roberts. Bradley was preceded in death by both parents and sister Sheena Ann Roberts. Grandparents James Robert and Horace and Doris Howard. Great Grandparents Dib and Daisy Young.
Bradley is survived by son Colin Carr. Grandmother Gladys Roberts...
Henry Thomas Humphrey
Jun 4, 2025
Henry Thomas Humphrey passed away June 4th 2025 at the age of 77 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 25th 1947 in Sparta Tennessee and was raised by his parents Clyde and Clara Marie Humphrey. He graduated from White County High. At age 18 Tom joined our United States National Guard where he served for 7 years proudly.
Everyone...
Kindra R. Scott
May 29, 2025
Kindra Rayette Scott passed on Thursday May 29, 2025 in Crossville, TN.
She was born December 27, 1981 in, Waverly, Tennessee to Kenneth Raye Hunt and Karen Price.
She is survived by her husband Travis Scott. Her mother Karen Price Hunt. She is also survived brother Larry Frasier Jr, sister Karolyn Marie Young,
Arrangements:
The family will receive friends on Saturday June 6, 2025,...
Thomas Rodney Shewmake
May 24, 2025
Thomas Rodney Shewmake, age 68 passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday May 24, 2025 in Cookeville, TN at Cookeville Medial Regional Center.
He was born on January 9, 1957 in Mobile, AL to the late Curtis Levon Shewmake and Nelma Grace Shewmake.
He is proceeded in death by his parents; son, Thomas Aaron Shewmake.
He is survived by his wife,...
Nina Faye Cope
May 23, 2025
Nina Faye Cope, age 73 passed away on Friday May 23, 2025 in Sparta, TN at NHC of Sparta.
She was born on September 1, 1951 in Cookeville, TN to the late Ernest and Beula Green.
She is proceeded in death by her parents; son, Gary Seibers; siblings, Joyce.
She is survived by her children, Jamie Seibers, Steven Seibers; grandchildren, Hope, Alora, Corbin,...
Kristina Papasci
May 15, 2025
KRISTINA PAPACSI
25 September 1973 - 15 May 2025
Kristina 'Krissy' Papacsi, 51 years old, was born in Georgia on 25 September 1973 and died at home in Cookeville, Tennessee on 15 May 2025.
She leaves behind her son Mark Ryan Waldrop, sister Marian 'Mary' Papacsi, little brother Joseph 'JoeJoe' Papacsi, sister Kathy A. Papacsi, mother Joyce Papacsi, and grandmother Corean 'Toby' Mabrey...
Randall "RJ" Hubert Lee Jr.
May 15, 2025
Randall “RJ” Hubert Lee Jr., age 29 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away May 15, 2025.
He was born on October 25, 1995 in Cookeville, TN to Randall Lee and Shannon Clark Lee.
He was proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bobby and Linda Lee; maternal grandparents Dee and Cathleen Clark; first cousin, Seth Langley.
RJ is survived by his mother, Shannon Clark...
Gabriella Faith Songer
May 14, 2025
Gabriella Faith Songer passed away on Wednesday May 14, 2025.
She was born on May 14, 2025 to Desirae Briesmeister and Gabrien Songer.
She is proceeded in death by her sister, Ansley Briesmeister, great grandfathers, James Young, Ricky Dodson; great aunt, Patricia Young.
She is survived by her mother and father, brother, Remington Briesmeister; sister, Lakelynn Briesmeister; grandmother, Julie Young; grandmother, Sonya Yearwood;...
Edward Hollis Hollingsworth
May 14, 2025
Edward Hollis Hollingsworth, age 60 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away May 14, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.
He was born February 9, 1965 in Sparta, TN to Rayborn Hollingsworth and Janice Blackwell Miller.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Rayborn Hollingsworth; daughter, Madison Hollingsworth; brother, Walton Goolsby Jr.
Edward is survived by...
Phyllis Ann Davis
May 2, 2025
Phyllis Ann Simmons Davis, age 88 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away May 2, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN.
She was born May 1, 1937 in Pikeville, TN to the late Sam and Irene Simmons.
She was a long-time member of Yankeetown FWB Church. She served many years in service to the Lord as a...
Geneva Hale Hayes
Apr 27, 2025
Opal Geneva "Susie" Hale Hayes was born April 17, 1921 in, Sparta, Tennessee to Samuel Escol Hale and Sophia Jane Dodson Hale. She was a lifetime Methodist; baptized in Caney Fork River at Fraser's Chapel Church in 1930.
As a 1940 graduate of White County High School, she was a member and officer of the Niobian Literary Society. She married Willard...
Barbara Faye Robinson
Apr 19, 2025
Barbara Faye Robinson, age 70, of Sparta, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Overton County Health and Rehab Center due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease and COPD. Born on September 26, 1954, in Dayton, OH, to Willie “Bee” Tipton and Alma Tipton, Barbara lived a life full of love and resilience.
Barbara was preceded in death by her...
Dudley Clark Jr.
Apr 11, 2025
Dudley Clark Jr. age 97 of Stuart Virginia passed away at his home on April 11, 2025. Dudley was born on October 30, 1927 to the late Dudley Clark and Eno Mae (Dodson) Clark in Sparta TN. Prior to his Stuart residence Dudley lived in Richmond, IN and Mt. Juliet TN.
In addition to his parents Dudley was preceded in death...
Patrica Lee Gamblin
Apr 10, 2025
Patricia Lee Gamblin, age 82 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away April 10, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN.
She was born March 23, 1943 in Pontiac, MI to the late Milbern and Ora Bell Fortson.
She was proceeded in death by her parents; late husband, Richard Gamblin; brother, John David Fortson.
Patricia is survived by her...
Vonda Jean Denton
Apr 8, 2025
Vonda Jean Denton, a cherished member of the Sparta community, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, age 95. Born on May 10, 1929, in Sparta, Tennessee, Vonda lived a full and vibrant life, marked by her unwavering kindness and generous spirit.
Vonda dedicated a significant portion of her career to the Doyle Shirt Factory, where her hard work and determination...
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