OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Gary Allen Frasier
Oct 21, 2026
Gary Allen Frasier, age 63, of Cookeville, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Gary was born June 17, 1963, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the late Sammie Oscar Frasier and Barbara Ann Rice Frasier. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Gary worked for many years as a welder, a trade that reflected...
James Clifton Rascoe
Oct 20, 2026
James Clifton Rascoe, age 98, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at NHC HealthCare Sparta.
He was born July 6, 1928, in Sparta, Tennessee, to the late Johnnie C. Rascoe and Tula Winstead Rascoe. James proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Central Church of Christ.
James devoted his...
Shannon Allen Lafferty
Oct 17, 2026
Shannon Allen Lafferty, age 49, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was born November 25, 1976, in Cookeville, the son of the late Ron Taylor and Glenda Sue Bumbalough Taylor.
Shannon grew up in Cookeville. He worked as a cook at Roberts Family Diner, where he truly enjoyed what he did and...
Trina Vanessa Sandlin
Oct 12, 2026
Trina Vanessa Sandlin, 59, of Sparta, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.
Trina was born June 4, 1967, in McMinnville, Tennessee, to the late Ralph Pendleton and Evelyn Pendleton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Sandlin; daughter, Heather Sandlin; daughter-in-law, Brittany Sandlin; and her parents, Ralph and Evelyn Pendleton.
She is survived by...
Michael Anthony Ryan
Oct 11, 2026
Michael Ryan, age 50, passed away on October 11, 2026, at Vanderbilt Hospital.
Michael was a hardworking man who spent his life working in several factories, doing masonry, and building houses. He took pride in his work and was never afraid of a hard day’s labor.
Michael will be remembered for his kind heart, generous spirit, and willingness to help others. He...
Daniel J. Hoose
Oct 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Daniel J. Hoose
“Grampie” “Poo-Paws”
November 29, 1959 – October 10, 2026
Daniel J. Hoose was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul whose love for his family and his passions in life made him truly special. He was a man who found joy in the simple things,...
Ismael E Gonzalez
Oct 9, 2026
Ismael E. Gonzalez, 62, of Sparta, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital.
Ismael was born February 24, 1964, in Weehawken, New Jersey, to late Manuel Gonzalez and Irene Lorenzo. He worked as a principal consultant in the transportation standard of care division.
He is survived by his wife, Emelea Drago-Gonzalez; sons, Javier Gonzalez and Jason Gonzalez; stepchildren,...
Joyce Kirby
Oct 9, 2026
Joyce Wilson Kirby, 79, of Sparta, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was born on August 8, 1947, in White County, Tennessee, to the late Joe Paul Wilson and Arlene Wilson. She worked for many years as a seamstress at Red Kap.
She is survived by her husband, Danny Ray Kirby; sons, Joe Bob...
Ricky Carl Dilldine
Oct 4, 2026
Ricky Carl Dilldine, age 69, of Sparta, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.
Ricky was born February 9, 1957, in White County, Tennessee, son of the late Carl and Loucinda Dilldine of Sparta. He spent his working years as a logger, a trade that demanded hard work and early mornings, and he took pride...
Sammie H Baker
Oct 3, 2026
Sammie H. Baker, age 86, of Walling, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Grandview Post Acute in Cookeville.
Sammie was born August 3, 1940, in White County, Tennessee, to the late J.C. and Gustie Baker.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Peggy Tindell of Sparta; brothers Tom Baker of Sparta, Dan Baker of Pulaski, Dick Baker of Sparta...
Christy C Garrett
Sep 26, 2026
Christy Charlene Garrett,age 50,from Sparta, passed away peacefully at Alive Hospice Care Center in Murfreesboro on September 26,2026.
She was born October 9,1975 in Sparta to Joe Tom and the late Geneva (Davis) Donelson.
She lived her whole life in Sparta surrounded by family and friends.
She worked as a housekeeper for many years until health issues altered her life.
She loved to cook...
Allison Rhea Cole
Sep 18, 2026
Allison Rhea Cole, age 40, of Sparta, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Asheville, NC. She leaves behind a family and a circle of friends who will forever cherish the light she brought into their lives.
Born in Sparta, TN on September 15, 1986, Allison was the beloved daughter of Pamela Ann Cole and the late Bobby Ervin Cole....
David Ray Knowles
Sep 14, 2026
David Ray Knowles, age 64, passed away on September 14, 2026, at Generations at Spencer, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 22, 1962, in Smithville, Tennessee, to Curlee and Ivres Knowles.
David was preceded in death by his father, Curlee Knowles, and his mother, Ivres Rigsby Knowles.
He is survived by his daughter, Raechele Hensley; granddaughter, Rami Hensley; great-grandson,...
Nicholas Scott Kiecksee
Sep 13, 2026
Nicholas Scott Kiecksee, age 23 of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at his home.
He was born September 11, 2003, in Crossville, Tennessee, to Jamilea Marie Kiecksee and Scott Curtis Cook.
He was preceded in death by his father, Scott Cook.
He is survived by his mother, Jamilea Cook; his brother, Sean Kiecksee; his sister, Aimee Kiecksee; his aunt, Danielle...
Wanda Faye Rogers
Sep 13, 2026
Wanda Faye Tanksley Rogers, age 79, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
She was born September 20, 1946, in Madison, Tennessee, to the late James Tanksley and Mary (Bradshaw) Tanksley. She made her home in Sparta and worked as a cashier.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rogers, her...
Barbara Sue Gentry
Sep 12, 2026
Barbara Sue Gentry, age 80, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee.
She was born June 9, 1946, in Sparta, Tennessee, to William Clayton Gentry and Vergie Estelle Gentry.
She was a graduate of White Co. High School the class of 1964.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Virginia (Charles) Edith Hickey;...
Elizabeth Taylor
Sep 5, 2026
Elizabeth Collette Gardenhire Taylor, age 54, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026.
She was born August 14, 1972, to George Anderson Gardenhire and Mary Christine Cummings. She was the youngest of five children.
She is survived by her brother, Shawn Gardenhire; her sisters, Doris (Kirk) Young, Mary Davis, and Vera (Charles) Darvin; her children, Andrew Blake Young and Bridgett LeNatt Washington; significant...
Mystery Eliona- Moon Adams
Sep 1, 2026
Mystery Eliona-Moon Adams passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2026, at 5:33 AM at Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital, at the age of six weeks.
She was born in McMinnville, Tennessee, to Autumn and Andrew Adams.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Barbara Ann Pack; her great-grandfather, Roy Pack; her great-grandmother, Dianne Osborn; her sweet aunt, Gracelynn Adams; and a...
Beverly Dawn Hastings
Aug 31, 2026
Beverly Dawn Hastings, age 71 of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at her home.
She was born on March 7, 1955, in Gary, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her one brother; and her one sister.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbie (Christopher) Keagle; son, Kenneth “Ken” Hastings; and grandchildren, Savanna Hastings, Seairra Heady, Michael Keagle,...
Helen L England
Aug 29, 2026
Helen Louise England, age 99 of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Life Care Center of Sparta.
She was born September 28, 1926, in Kansas, Illinois, to Ray Boyer and Juanita (Hibschman) Boyer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Lee England; and her sons, Charles "Chuck" England, Ray "Ed" England, and Thomas Lee England.
She is survived...
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