OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Martha Bryant
Jul 15, 2020
Martha Mae Payne Bryant, 89, went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 15, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Walling, Tennessee. She was born on November 26, 1930 to Samuel Lewis Payne and Samantha Elizabeth Gilliam Payne in Sparta, Tennessee.
She married her husband, Hubert Bryant, on July 1, 1947 in...
Dustin Cunningham
Jul 14, 2020
Dustin Dale Cunningham passed away on July 14, 2020, at the age of 29.
Dustin was born in Cookeville, Tennessee to Curtis Cunningham and Melissa Winnett on August 1, 1990.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Treva Cunningham; and his Father, Curtis Cunningham.
Dustin is survived by his son,...
Rodney Gunter
Jul 11, 2020
Rodney Maurice “Little Cool” Gunter, 65 passed away July 11, 2020, at his residence, in McMinnville, TN.
Mr. Gunter was born January 22, 1955, in Woodbury, to Doyle and Kathleen Gunter.
He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Grant Gunter; brother, Darrell Ray Gunter; and niece, Lisa Yvonne Humphrey Barnes
Survivors include...
Geraldine Bradley
Jul 9, 2020
Geraldine Walker Bradley passed away on July 9, 2020 at Heritage Pointe in Cookeville, TN at the age of 89.
She was born in Ulysses, Kansas to James W. Walker and Laura Elizabeth Walker on January 8, 1931.
She is preceded in death by her father and mother, James and Laura Walker; sisters, Evelyn Herd,...
Ruby Hardy
Jul 8, 2020
Ruby Holland Hardy, age 94, passed away on July 8, 2020, at Life Care in Sparta, TN.
She was born in White County, TN to Charles Arthur and Cora Pearl Holland on August 24, 1925.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Leslie Hardy; brothers, Thurman (Anna Ruth) Holland, Leslie (Clara) Holland,...
Robert Furman Sr.
Jul 3, 2020
Robert James Furman Sr. passed away on July 3, 2020 at the age of 77 at his residence of Sparta, TN.
He was born in Dover, NJ on May 8th , 1943 to Lloyd Warren Furman Sr. and Delta Joyce Ohneck.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judith Arleen O’dell Furman; brother...
Deborah Rogowski
Jul 1, 2020
Deborah Elaine Rogowski, age 63, passed away on July 1, 2020 at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta, Tennessee.
She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Barbara Ann and Sammie Frasier on December 3, 1956.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Barbara and Sam Frasier; and her brother, Sammie Frasier.
She...
Madison Hollingsworth
Jun 30, 2020
Madison Elizabeth Hollingsworth, age 24, passed away on June 30, 2020, following a car accident.
Madison was born on December 19, 1995 at summit hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, to Edward Hollingsworth and Karen Jones Hollingsworth.
She preceded in death by her dear mother, Karen Jones Hollingsworth; Her maternal grandfather, Stanton Jones; Her paternal grandfather, Rayburn...
Linda Broom
Jun 28, 2020
Linda Jane Broom passed away on June 28, 2020 at Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 68.
She was born on February 14, 1952 in White County, Tennessee to Rosa Lee and Lawrence Lewis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosa Lee and Lawrence (Jack) Lewis; Brother in law,...
Terry Don Baker
Jun 25, 2020
Terry Don “Binky” Baker passed away on June 25, 2020 at the age of 35.
He was born in Dallas, Texas on August 2, 1984 to Eddie and Marsha Baker.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Marsha Kay Heny Baker; Brothers, Mark Baker and Eric “Bowdy” Baker; Grandparents, Edward and Agnes Baker; and...
Charles Young
Jun 9, 2020
Charles Duane Young, age 67 passed Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital.
He was born August 26, 1952 in White Co., TN to John C.& Esther Lee Young.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ramona Elaine Young; brothers, John Thomas Young, Arthur Creed Young; brother in law, Richard Thurman...

Willie Johnson
Jun 5, 2020
Willie Ann Johnson, age 78 passed Friday, June 5, 2020 at Vanderbilt Hospital.
She was born July 19, 1941 in Van Buren Co., TN to Lemon Leonard Madewell & Salley Mosley Madewell.
She was preceded in death by her parents; devoted husband, Donald Lee Johnson; sister, Emma Jane Young.
Survivors include...
Rickie Dibrell
Jun 4, 2020
Rickie Rechardo Dibrell, age 64 passed Thursday, June 4, 2020 in Davidson County, TN.
He was born January 5, 1955 in White Co., TN to John & Wilma Gardenhire Dibrell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shanda Dibrell; daughter, Connie Dibrell.
Survivors include his wife, Leemonda Davis; Kathy...
Darrell Gunter
May 29, 2020
Darrell Ray Gunter “Big Cool”, age 67 passed Friday, May 29, 2020 at his residence of Sparta surrounded by his family
He was born August 11, 1952 in Woodbury, TN to Doyle and Kathleen Gunter.
He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Grant Gunter; daughter, Lisa Yvonne Humphrey Barnes; grandson in...
Mattie Montgomery
May 21, 2020
Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, May 24th at 4:00pm for Mattie Pearl Montgomery, 86, of Cookeville. Bro. Clarence Jared and Bro. Charles Allen will officiate with the service. Pallbearers will be Wayne Sherrell, Daniel Sherrell, Steven Webb, Andy Tompkins, Will Sherrell, Chris Sherrell, Lee Hicks, and Steven Hicks. Burial will be in the West Cemetery (South) in...
Cathy Dishman
May 9, 2020
Cathy Dishman, age 63 passed Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born August 26, 1956 in Indianapolis, IN to Ray and Marlene Randolph
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marlene Randolph.
Survivors include her husband, Don Dishman; children, Chris Jarrett, Kiera Jarrett, and Katie Dishman; father,...
Roy Johnson
May 1, 2020
Roy Lewis Johnson passed away on May 1, 2020 at his home in Sparta, Tennessee, at the age of 76. Roy was born in Hartsville, Tennessee to Bob and Millie Johnson on May 6, 1943. He is preceded in death by his mother, Millie Ford Johnson; Father, Benton Johnson; Brother, Jerry Johnson; Sister, Beatrice Alexander. He is survived by...

William Domiano
Apr 29, 2020
William “Bill” Martin Domiano, age 80, passed away Wednesday April 29, 2020 at home with his loving wife by his side in Sparta, TN.
Bill was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 7, 1939 to William F. and Jane Domiano.
Bill served his country from 1957 to 1962 in the U.S....
Samuel Saylors
Apr 22, 2020
On April 22, 2020 Samuel Ralph Saylors passed away at home with loved ones by his side.
Ralph was born on Nov 10, 1930 in White County, TN to Casto and Vera Saylors.
He served in the Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. Ralph was a strong member...
James Dodson
Apr 18, 2020
James Christopher Dodson, 50, of Sparta passed away April 18th, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Hospital.
James was born September 13th, 1969 to Jackie Ray Dodson Sr. and Cheryl Hargiss.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jackie Ray Dodson Sr.; grandparents, Stanley Hargiss, Monroe and Wilsie Dodson.
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