OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Frank Joseph Averella
Nov 13, 2023
Frank Joseph Averella passed away on Monday, November 13th at 3:35 pm at the age of 47. He was surrounded by his daughter Taylor Averella and close family friends.
He was born to Vivian Averella and Frank Anthony Averella.
He worked as a welder with Uzin Fusion, an EMT at White County EMS, as a member of the Sparta...
Franklin Vincent Hanwright
Nov 12, 2023
Franklin Vincent Hanwright, age 88 passed away on November 12, 2023 in Sparta, Tennessee.
Franklin was born on April 5, 1935 in Jamica Long Island, New York.
He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a dog trainer of over 50 champion bird dogs and is honored in the Field Trial Hall of Fame Museum in...
Richard William Fischer
Nov 8, 2023
Richard William Fischer, passed away on November 8, 2023 at his home in Quebeck, Tennessee.
He was born on March 10, 1961 to Richard and Susan Fischer.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Susan Fischer.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Mary Fischer; step daughter, Shannon (Tom) Fisher; 3 grandchildren; sisters, Lori Fischer, Joanne...
William (Bill) Robert McIlwain
Nov 4, 2023
William Robert McIlwain, passed away on November 4, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee.
He was born on February 8, 1962.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his children, Conor McIlwain;
Joshua Scott Krause
Nov 4, 2023
Joshua Scott Krause passed away on November 4, 2023 at his home in Lebanon, Tennessee.
He was born on January 29, 1984.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Michelle Agrippa-Griffith; grandmother, Brenda Kay Shreves.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Krause; son, Zachary Krause; father, Bob Krause; brothers, Robert Krause, Ron Krause, Johnny Krause and Jake...
Madge "Maggie" Walker - McCray
Nov 2, 2023
Madge “Maggie” Walker McCray, 82 years old, peacefully left this life behind on Thursday, November 2, 2023. She was a 5 year resident of Algood, Tennessee and former longtime resident of Nashville, Tennessee. Maggie was born in Madison, TN on November 20, 1940, the youngest child of Charles Walker and Marie Trouillas Walker. In addition to her parents she...
Lloyd Mansfield Wallace
Oct 27, 2023
Lloyd Mansfield Wallace passed away on October 27, 2023 in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Lloyd was born on April 7, 1956 to the late James and Della Mae Wallace in Dayton, Ohio.
Lloyd Faithfully Loved the Lord and through the Lord was a Loving Father and Friend as well a talented musician of well over 40 years.
He is preceded...
Russell Eugene Tallent
Oct 21, 2023
Russell Eugene Tallent passed away on October 21, 2023 at his home in Doyle, Tennessee.
Russell was born on December 18, 1954 in Painesville, Ohio.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Sue Katherine Hampton; father, Richard Eugene Tallent; sister, Pandora Turner.
He is survived by his daughter, Carla Tallent; brothers, Kenneth Roberts, Gary Tallent, and David...
Charles Thomas Green
Oct 4, 2023
Charles Thomas Green passed away on October 4, 2023 in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Charles was born on November 22, 1942 in Sparta, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Green; son, Charles Lee Green; daughter, Delores Hale; parents, Shirley and Mary Green; siblings, Booby, John, Lloyd, Shirley Jr., and Wilene.
He survived by sons, Shawn (Erica) Green...
Teddy LeVan Doss
Sep 29, 2023
Teddy LeVan Doss.
Passed away on September 29, 2023 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Born on November 4, 1960 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Ted worked nearly 50 years with the family-owned business Ace Lock and Key.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Suzanne Doss.
There are no services at this time.
Richard Guy Taylor
Sep 8, 2023
Richard Guy Taylor "Bear" born January 9, 1958 to Homer and Anna Taylor. Richard was the first baby born in the new White County Hospital in 1958 located on Gracey Street Sparta, Tennessee and his mother was the first patient.
He is preceded in death by his wives, Linda Taylor and Debra Taylor; father, Homer Taylor; mother, Anna Joy Brannon;...
Mildred Faye Davis
Aug 20, 2023
Mildred Faye Davis passed away on August 20, 2023 at her home in Sparta, Tennessee.
Mildred was born on September 1, 1942 in the Derossett Community in White County, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Hallie Davis; brothers, Charles, Sammie, Darwin, and Jimmy.
She is survived by her brothers, Eddie Cotton Davis and...
Margie Ruth Haston
Aug 8, 2023
Margie Ruth Haston passed away on August 8, 2023 in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Margie was born on April 27, 1939 in Sparta, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Thomas Haston; parents, Walter and Katie Snodgrass; siblings, Katherine (Jack) Sapp, Dave (Pat) Snodgrass, and Carl Snodgrass; niece, Juanita Snodgrass; and nephew, Floyd Sapp.
She is...
Ellen Ruth Murdock
Jul 30, 2023
Ellen Ruth Murdock passed away on July 30, 2023 at her house in Sparta, Tennessee.
She was born on January 5, 1943.
The family has chosen cremation at this time.
Jacky Wayne Taylor
Jul 25, 2023
Jacky Wayne Taylor passed away on July 25, 2023 at his home in Walling, Tennessee.
Jacky was born on July 5, 1967 in Perry County, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by hi father, Donnie Taylor; brother, Jeff Taylor; sister, Becky Taylor; and nephew, Dustin Cunningham.
He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Taylor and her fiancé,...
Anthony "Andy" Paul Reeves
Jul 22, 2023
Anthony "Andy" Paul Reeves passed away on July 22, 2023.
Andy was born on October 4, 1965 in White County, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Madelyn Bussell Reeves and niece, Felicia Cline.
He is survived by his fiancé, Stephanie Jennett; father, Paul (Betty Brady) Reeves; brothers, Randy (Pam) Reeves and Chris Reeves; sisters,...
Carolyn Sue Howell
Jul 21, 2023
Carolyn Sue Howell passed away on July 21, 2023 at her home in Sparta, Tennessee.
She was born on November 18, 1944 in Sparta, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Howell; parents, William and Alva Tallent; brother, Otis Tallent; and grandson, Isiah Vinson.
She is survived by her children, Terry (Dana) Vinson, Melissa...
Frankie Dale Randolph
Jul 19, 2023
Frankie Dale Randolph passed away on July 19, 2023.
Frankie was born on February 24, 1968 in Sparta, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his father, Lindon Randolph; grandparents, Harley Gambrell and Verty Seabolt; and Margaret Stamps and Buster Randolph; and daughter, Anita Kay Randolph.
He is survived by his mother, Minnie Randolph; fiance, Christine Golden; daughter, Hannah Randolph;...
Betty Louise McBride
Jul 18, 2023
Betty Louise McBride gained her wings on July 18, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in Sparta, Tennessee.
She was born on October 5, 1946 in Sparta, Tennessee to Willie H. McBride and Aredus Nash McBride of the Lovejoy Community.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie H. and Aredus McBride; two brothers, Douglas and Dewey McBride; grandparents, Charlie...
Ashley Nicole Clark
Jul 7, 2023
Ashley Nicole Clark passed away on July 7, 2023 in Sparta, Tennessee.
Ashley was born on October 10, 1990 in Cookeville, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry Christopher Harp; sister, Hope Angel Johnson; and uncle, James Howard Harp.
She is survived by her four children, Matthew Hammock (14), Braydon Spurlock (11), Roman Clark...
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