OBITUARIES

Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Lisa Roberts

Lisa Roberts

Mar 12, 2021

Lisa Lynn Roberts, born January 17, 1966 to Woody and Linda Howard and moved to her heavenly home on March 12, 2021. Lisa lived and worked in Sparta TN her entire life. Early on, Lisa and her sister Cindy worked on the farm with their parents. Lisa graduated from White County High school in 1984. Lisa worked at Hardee’s ...

Larry Watts

Larry Watts

Mar 6, 2021

Larry Wayne Watts, Larry went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2021. At Saint Thomas Highlands Medical Center in Sparta, TN.

He was born December 15, 1956 in Spencer, TN to Ralph and Glenda Watts.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Watts; sister, Kathy Watts Neu; nephew, Christopher Finley; stepsons, Earl Williams, and John...

James Tollison

James Tollison

Mar 5, 2021

James Ross Tollison, age 65, passed away on March 5, 2021 at his residence in Baxter, TN.

James was born July 8, 1955 to Elden (John) and Margaret Tollison in Sparta, TN.

preceded in death by his father, John Tollison; brother, Randy Tollison; grandparents, James and Cora Moore, Charlie and Belle Tollison.

He...

Steven Todd

Steven Todd

Mar 3, 2021

Steven Ray Todd, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. At Saint Thomas Highlands Medical Center in Sparta, TN.

He was born June 21, 1954 in Warren, TN to Garnetta Ray Flatt and Elmer Todd.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Johnnie Todd

He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Todd...

Donald Woody

Donald Woody

Feb 27, 2021

Donald Lee Woody Jr., age 48, born and raised in Sparta, Tn passed away at his residence in Cookeville, TN.

Donald was born August 17, 1972 preceded in death by his father, Donald Woody Sr.; grandparents, Ruth Woody Odas and Franie Davis; great grandparents, Floyd and Rettie Woody.

He is Survived by his mother, Janie...

Ansley Briesmeister

Ansley Briesmeister

Feb 24, 2021

Ansley Paige Briesmeister, Ansley went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. At Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She was born November 15, 2020 in Chattanooga, TN to Jared and Desirae Briesmeister.

she is preceded in death by her great grandparents, James C. Young, Lawrence Kroenert, Arvis Kroenert; great aunt, Patricia Young.

She...

Bobbie Wilson

Bobbie Wilson

Feb 23, 2021

Bobbie Ruth Wilson, 96, Mrs. Wilson went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February. 23, 2021. At Life Care of Crossville, TN.

She was born November 11, 1924 in White County, TN to the late Robert E. Yott and Bessie Brown Yott.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Wilson Jr.; brothers,...

Cody Marlatt

Cody Marlatt

Feb 4, 2021

Cody James Marlatt passed away on February 4th, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN at the age of 33. Cody was born in Hornell, NY to Charles and Susan Marlatt on May 12th, 1987. He is preceded in death by his mother Susan Marlatt. He is survived by his father Charles Marlatt of Corning, NY;...

David Ward

David Ward

Jan 30, 2021

David Russell Ward was born on March 24th, 1958 to Walter Russell Ward and Lillian Ophelia Ward, and passed away on January 30th, 2021.

David was predeceased by his parents, sister Yvonne Darnell and brother in law Phillip Darnell. He is survived by his wife, Laurel Ward, step-children, Oswaldo Carcache, Jr. and Elizabeth Mountain (husband Jeremiah), a...

Mary Swindell

Mary Swindell

Jan 19, 2021

Mary Alta Swindell was born October 4, 1935 to Thomas C. Roberts and Mary E. Atnip Roberts and died January 19, 2021 due to complications from Covid 19. She was a member of the Church of Christ at McElroy and enjoyed attending services as long as her health allowed.

She grew up and went to...

Fred Rascoe Iii

Fred Rascoe Iii

Jan 17, 2021

Fred Hill Rascoe III, age 67 passed away on January 17, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.

He was born on March 30,1953 in Oakridge, TN to Fred Hill Rascoe Jr. and Ruth B. Rascoe.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sharon R. Mangum.

He is survived by...

Leslie Anderson

Leslie Anderson

Jan 15, 2021

Leslie Donald Anderson, age 91 passed away on January 15, 2021 at his home surrounded by his adoring family.

He was born on November 28,1929 in Sparta, TN to Reece Arnold Anderson and Gurthrie (Baker) Anderson.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William Thomas Anderson, and Reece Arnold Anderson II; grandson, Jeffrey...

Edward Newman

Edward Newman

Jan 9, 2021

Edward Robert Newman, age 66 passed away on January 9, 2021 at Crossville Medical Center in Crossville, TN.

He was born on July 31,1955 in Davie, FL to Robert and Florence Newman.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tina Maddux; sister, Evelyn Bohannon; niece, Jolene Smith

He is survived by...

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Jan 7, 2021

Elvis Presley, age 42 passed away on January 7, 2021 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He was born on December 19,1978 in Sparta, TN to James Presley and Betty Duncan.

He is preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Larry Harris; mother-in-law, Shelia Richardson.

He is survived by his wife...

Rose Woolf

Rose Woolf

Jan 6, 2021

Rose Vera Woolf, born Rose Vera Hall to Charles Benjamin Hall, Jr. and Hannah Norma Hall (formerly Hannah Norma Mendelson), 88 years old. She was born November 17th, 1932 and died January 6th, 2021.

Mrs. Woolf was predeceased by her parents, her husband of 55 years, Harold Woolf, son William Woolf, daughter Deborah Boulet, son...

Anna Kirby

Anna Kirby

Jan 5, 2021

Anna Christine Kirby, age 80 passed away on January 5, 2021 at home in Sparta, TN surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 18,1940 in Sparta, TN to Dewey and Sarah Flatt Poston.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl Douglas Kirby Sr.; daughter Donna Gail Kirby; son-in-law, Donnie Rhea...

Gearleene Rich

Gearleene Rich

Jan 1, 2021

Gearleene Rich, age 79 passed away on January 1, 2021 at home in Sparta, TN surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 23,1941 in Pennington Gap, VA to Dent and Zelma England.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles Newman; husband, Larry Rich, and Paul Rittenberry.

She is...

Ruby Gilliam

Ruby Gilliam

Jan 1, 2021

Ruby Holman Gilliam, 89, Mrs. Gilliam went to be with the Lord on Friday Jan. 1, 2021. At Elba Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, Alabama.

She was born Feb. 5, 1931 in White County, TN to the late Robert and Linnie England.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gilliam; husband, Stanford Holman; son,...

Nelda Dibrell

Nelda Dibrell

Dec 18, 2020

Nelda Joyce Dibrell, 81, of Sparta, Tn.  Mrs. Dibrell went to be with the lord on Friday Dec. 18, 2020. At Saint Thomas West, Nashville, TN.

She was born August 8, 1939 in White County Tn. to the late James Richard and Sarah Elisabeth Gist Leftwich.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...

Elsie Hunter

Elsie Hunter

Dec 17, 2020

Elsie Fay Hunter, age 68 passed away on December 17, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Hospital in Cookeville, TN.

She was born on January 23,1952 in Doyle, TN to Clifford Bolin & Leora Bolin.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, April Simmons; parents; in-laws, James, and Vera Hunter; brother, Robert Bolin.

She...

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