OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
James Davis
Sep 20, 2021
James Henry Davis, age 68 passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, in Nashville, TN.
He was born to the late Odas and Fancie Davis on March 28, 1953, in Sparta, TN.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John (G.D) Davis, Tony Davis, Jimmy Davis; sister, Geneva L Donelson.
He...
Margaret O'Dell
Sep 20, 2021
Margaret “Louise” O’Dell, age 78, passed away on September 20, 2021, at Saint Thomas Highland Medical Center in Sparta, TN.
Louise was born April 27, 1943, in Sparta, TN to the late James Franklin Golden and Sarah Isabell Golden.
She is preceded in death by her, grandmother, Zora Golden; parents; son, Edward Wayne O’Dell; daughter,...

William Brock
Sep 16, 2021
William Hollis Brock, 56 age, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Cookeville Regional Hospital in Cookeville, Tennessee.
William was born on August 22, 1965 in White County, Tennessee to James and Retha Brock.
He was preceded in death by his parents; uncles, Theron Eugene Usrey, Arzie Usrey, Random Usrey, Zeron Watson Usrey, Leron Usrey,...
Leslie Taylor
Sep 7, 2021
Leslie “Pistol” Taylor, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2021, at Saint Thomas Mid Town Medical Center.
“Pistol” was born August 16, 1953, in Memphis, TN to the late John Lewis Taylor Sr. and Geraldine Taylor. He graduated Manansas High School in 1971. Shortly after graduating high school, he enrolled in...
Gerard Van Eick
Sep 6, 2021
Gerard Van Eick Jr., age 63, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2021, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Gerard was born August 6, 1958, in Ketchikan, AK to the late Jerry and Dot Van Eick.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Gerard is survived by his wife...
James Chaffin
Aug 29, 2021
James Thurman Chaffin, age 79 passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his residence of Sparta, TN.
He was born to the late Homer Fred and Rose Nell Chaffin on June 8, 1942, in Gainsboro, TN.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and infant child, Matthew David Chaffin.
He is...
Jody Mccullough
Aug 29, 2021
Jody Samuel McCullough, age 49 passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his residence of Crossville, TN. He was born to the late Erskine Hardin McCullough and Heidi Hansen McCullough on April 30, 1972, in Crossville, TN. He is preceded in death by both his maternal grandparents; parents; nephew, Matthew Lee Crawford. He is survived by his daughter,...
Doris Wilson
Aug 29, 2021
Doris Laree Nash Wilson, age 76, went home to be with her Lord on August 29, 2021, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Doris was born March 5, 1945, to the late Robert Conson Nash and Rubye Eva Nash. She attended White County High School and later completed a cosmetology certification in Sparta. When her health permitted, she...
Margaret Morgan
Aug 16, 2021
Margaret “Maggie” Morgan, 85, of Francisco, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at RiverOaks Health Campus in Princeton. She was born July 8, 1936 in Fairmount, IN, the daughter of the late William E. and Clatus (Reese) Biven, and married to John J. Morgan, on May 30, 1953 in Anderson, IN. Maggie lived much of her life in...
Sylvia Burnett
Jul 26, 2021
Sylvia Ann Burnett, went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 26, 2021, at her home of Crossville, TN.
She was born June 15, 1943, to the late Sylvester Smith and Ruth Myers.
Preceded in death by her parents; grandmother, Tennie Cox.
She is survived by daughter, Cathy (Donnie) Whittenburg; granddaughter, Haley...
Sherry Dodson
Jul 22, 2021
Sherry French Dodson, Born February 14, 1959, passed July 22, 2021, at Saint Thomas in Nashville.
Daughter of late Ronald and Virginia Holman French
Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Lattis and Emma Kate (Scott) Holman.
She is survived by Angie (Shelby) Randolph, Jamie Selby; aunt, Effie Mae Lowery; also, two paternal brothers...
Tom Wannyn
Jul 22, 2021
Tom Wannyn of Sparta Tennessee passed from this life on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his residence at the age of 74. Mr. Wannyn, a native of Elkins West Virginia, was the son of Virgil and Sylvia Shreves. His career as a truck driver Had taken him all over the country and his handle was “Shiney Hiney”. He enjoyed...

Hassie Wallace
Jul 16, 2021
Hassie “Marie” Lollar Wallace, Born October 14, 1925. She was the daughter of Martha Green Lollar and Luther Harmon Lollar of Cassville, TN
Mrs. Wallace is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Powell Wallace of Hendersonville, TN; three sisters, Gertrude Floyd of Sparta, TN, Beatrice Sullivan of Joelton, TN, Hazel Burch of Nashville, TN; two brothers...
James Cash
Jul 14, 2021
James Milford Cash, Born October 10, 1928. He was the only child of James Franklin and Anna Mae Officer Cash.
He is survived by his sweetheart and wife of 67 years Jonelda Pitman Cash
They were married on December 20, 1953, They have three daughters, Angie (Robert) Murdock, Sandy (Garry) Witt, and Suzi (Waymon) Haston;...
Wilma Presley
Jul 6, 2021
Wilma Jean Presley, age 71, passed away on Tuesday July 6, 2021, in Cookeville, TN.
Wilma was born July 7, 1949, in Sparta, TN to the late Thurman and Ruby Conley.
She is Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Donnie Randolph, Bobby Conley; sisters, Louise Randolph Steel, Kathy Young.
She is survived...
Anthony (Tony) Crabtree
Jul 6, 2021
Anthony Tony Crabtree, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Cookeville, TN.
He was born to the late Sammie and Irene Crabtree on April 29, 1959, in White Co., TN.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Byron Crabtree, Danny (Bart) Crabtree; sister, Pam Lewis.
He is survived by his...
David Cravens
Jul 1, 2021
David Lynn Cravens passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, in Cookeville, TN.
He was born to the late Casto and Marie (Polston) Cravens on September 13, 1961, in White Co., TN.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, An Infant Brother, Dewayne, Danny, Sam Cravens; son, Brandon Cravens; brother-in-law, Larry Watts.
...Michael Patton
Jun 28, 2021
Michael Ray Patton, age 67, passed away on Monday June 28, 2021, in Nashville, TN.
Michael was born December 29, 1953, in Detroit, MI to the late Earl and Reba Patton.
He is Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bethel Patton; father-in-law, Bill Whiteaker; mother-in-law, Anna Whiteaker.
He is survived by his wife,...

Jonathan Abbott
Jun 23, 2021
Jonathan Nathaniel Abbott passed away at the age of 63 on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Monterey , TN.
He was born to Victor Hanson and Ruth Abbott on December 29, 1957 in Brea, CA.
ARRANGMENTS:
The family has chosen a Private Graveside service
Thurman Funeral Home is Honored to be...
Kathy Zent
May 27, 2021
Kathy Ann (Jones) Zent, age 67, passed away on Thursday May 27, 2021 at Smith County Health & Rehab, Carthage, TN.
Kathy was born January 25th 1954 in Gary, IN to the late A.J. and Jewel Jones.
She is Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sherry Jones , and April Jones Brady; brothers, Jim,...