OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Mary Olivia Stone
Jan 28, 2025
Mary Olivia Stone, Age 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. At Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN.
She was born on January 20, 1944 in Rome, Ga to the late Tony Pappalardo and Mary Pappalardo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Todd Stone
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Rip Stone; children, Jeff Stone, Mark (Sherrie) Stone,...
Larry Roger Young
Jan 22, 2025
Larry Roger Young, Age 57, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. At his residence in Sparta, TN.
He was born on February 14, 1967 in Sparta, TN to the late James ‘Ed” Young and Pauline Young.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Brenda Nell Spivey; brothers, Edward Lee ‘Pete’ Young, Howard Wayne Young.
Survivors include his son, Joey (Amber) Young;...
Clara Opal Kirby
Jan 19, 2025
Clara Opal Kirby, Age 94, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. At NHC of Sparta in Sparta, TN.
She was born on July 23, 1930 in Sparta, TN to the late Allen and Easter Richardson.
She was preceded in death by her husband James Kirby; parents; siblings, Bud Richardson, Jimmy Richardson, Buster Richardson; children, Horace Eugene Kirby, Bruce Leon Kirby, James...
Grace Anita Mitchell Billings
Jan 19, 2025
Grace Mitchell Billings, Age 97, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 19, 2025 in Athens, GA.
She was born on October 1, 1927 in Sparta, TN to the late WWI Veteran Elmo Mitchell and Gertrude White Mitchell.
Most of her life she lived on Lost Creek Road where she was born. As a young woman, she taught all...
Theresa Renee Hudson
Jan 15, 2025
Theresa (Theri) Renee Hudson, Age 61, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. At Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.
Theri was born on October 3, 1963 in Muncie, IN to the late Edgar and Lula Hudson
Theri was preceded in death by her parents;
Survivors include her daughter, Jessica (David) Mason; son, Robert (Rachel) Knowles; 6...
Rebecca Barker Adcock
Jan 14, 2025
Rebecca Barker Adcock, Age 85, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. At her home in Sparta, TN.
Rebecca was born on October 29, 1939 in Sparta, TN to the late Riley Odus and Berttie Barker.
She was a Registered Nurse with Dr. Baker Sr. and Mallory Timers.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold...
Billy Joe Williams
Jan 10, 2025
Billy Joe Williams, Age 57, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 10, 2025. At Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.
Billy was born on July 2, 1967 in Sparta, TN to the late James E. Williams Sr. and Carolyn Williams.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Edward Williams, Jr.;
Survivors include his wife, Tammy A. Williams;...
Lynda Matthews
Jan 7, 2025
Lynda L Matthews, Age 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. At Life Care of Sparta in Sparta, TN.
Lynda was born on December 26, 1941 in Harriman, TN to the late Carl and Pearl Goss.
Lynda held several positions in the work force ending with in-house auditor for a gas & oil company and operated by the Bread Box food...
Terry Lynn Conley
Dec 28, 2024
Terry Lynn Conley, Age 60 passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. At Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.
He was born in Sparta, TN on July 20, 1964 to the late Thurman and Ruby Conley.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Donnie Randolph, Kenneth Lee Randolph, Bobbie Conley; sisters, Louise Steele, Kathy Sue Young, Wilma Presley.
Survivors include...
Frances Elizabeth Miller
Dec 22, 2024
Frances E Miller, Age 70 passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. At Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.
She was born in Cookeville, TN on April 1, 1954 to the late Waymon and Irene Sparks.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold Miller Sr.; children, Jeffery Dale Miller, Melissa Nail Sparks; siblings, Mary Nelson, Hollis Sparks, Raymond...
George Leonard Fults
Dec 19, 2024
George Leonard Fults, Age 79 passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. At Saint Thomas Highlands Medical Center in Sparta, TN.
He was born in Jasper, TN on November 8, 1945 to late Paul and Rebecca Fults.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Katherine Austin; brother, Paul Fults.
Survivors include his wife, Ernestine “Tina” Fults; daughter, Tracey (Jeff) Smith of...
Davin Scott
Dec 17, 2024
Davin C. Scott, Age 41 passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. At Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
She was born in Atlanta, GA on August 2, 1983 to late Edd Ingram and Maricia Patterson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; grandmother, Rose Fields; uncle, Johnny Taylor.
Survivors include her husband, David Ray Taylor; children, David Wayne (Samantha) Taylor, James...
Morette Jean Haston
Dec 17, 2024
Morette "Jean" Haston, a beloved homemaker and a pillar of strength and devotion, passed away on December 17,2024, at Life Care in Sparta, Tennessee, after a brief illness. She was born on September 28, 1931, in Sparta. She proudly spent her life cultivating a loving family and a vibrant community.
A graduate of White County High School, Jean nurtured a strong...
Paul Edward O'Neal
Dec 15, 2024
Paul Edward O’Neal, Age 79 passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. At his home surrounded by his loving family in Cookeville, TN.
He was born in Sparta, TN on January 21, 1945 to the late Wiley and Vione O’Neal.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Colleen O’Neal, Ruth O’Neal; brothers, John O’Neal, Ivan O’Neal, Ellis O’Neal.
Survivors include his...
Jerry Roger Poore
Dec 15, 2024
Jerry Roger Poore, Age 83 passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. At his home surrounded by his loving family in Sparta, TN.
He was born in Sparta, TN on May 31, 1941 to the late Arthur and Beulah Poore.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Beulah Poore; wife of 49 years, Mattie Louise Poore; brothers, Elijah Poore,...
Albert Motta
Dec 7, 2024
Mr. Albert Motta, age 80, formerly of Ponte Vedra, FL, a resident of Sparta, TN passed away December 7, 2024 at NHC Healthcare in Sparta, TN.
Albert was born April 6, 1944 in Bronx, New York City.
He was a graduate of the Naval Academy and served in the US Navy. He was an outstanding athlete and distinguished himself as the heavyweight...
Thomas Lee England
Nov 28, 2024
Thomas Lee England, age 68 of Sparta Tennessee passed away November 28, 2024.
He was born September 20, 1956 in Shelbyville, IL to Bill Lee and Helen Louise England.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Bill Lee England; brothers, Chuck England, Ed England;
He is survived by his mother, Helen Louise England; nephew, Matt (Sarah) England; niece, Angie (Darrick) Cleaves; sister-in-law,...
Karl E. Slatton
Nov 26, 2024
Karl E. Slatton., Age 90 passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. At Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Rutherford Co., TN.
He was born in Vanburen Co., TN on April 27, 1934 to the late Russell Tullos and Ova E. McCoy Slatton.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Jewelene Lunas Slatton, Russell W. Slatton, Dale Slatton.
Survivors include his wife,...
Jimmy Clay Allison
Nov 20, 2024
Jimmy Clay Allison., Age 79 passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. At Signature Health Care in Algood, TN. He was born in Putnam Co., TN on August 22, 1945 to the late Hershel and Agnes Allison.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Edward Allison; sister, Janice Allison.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Allison; son, Tim (Trevanda) Allison; granddaughter,...
Christopher Ray Smith
Nov 19, 2024
Christopher Ray Smith, age 45 of Sparta Tennessee passed away November 19, 2024.
He was born June 11, 1979 in Smithville, TN to Garry Smith and Patricia McCulley.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Garry (Smooty) Smith; grandmother, Ruby Smith; grandfathers, Fred Smith, Ronald McCulley, Papa Melvin Hall; cousin, Ronnie D. Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Shana Smith; grandmother,...
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