OBITUARIES

Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Doris Downs

Doris Downs

Jul 26, 2019

Doris Lucille Estes Downs, 92, of Sparta, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2019.

Mrs. Downs was born on August 27, 1926, in McCracken County, Kentucky, to Arthus Estes, Sr. and Euple Thweatt Estes Shelby.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Billy N. Estes, and by Joe E. Downs, her husband...

Muriel Jackson

Muriel Jackson

Jul 23, 2019

Muriel Christine Farley Jackson, age 82, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at her home in White County.

She was born January 27, 1937 in White County, Tennessee to Beecher Young Farley and Notie Lou Officer Farley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 55 years, Lee Royce Jackson; sister, Thelma Cash...

Le Roy Irving Iii

Le Roy Irving Iii

Jul 18, 2019

Leroy William Irving III (Bing), passed away on July 18, 2019 in Sparta, TN.

Bing was born on August 13, 1940 in Pine Plains, N.Y., the son of Leroy W. Irving II and Eleanor J. Gobillot (Swart).

He graduated from Housatonic Valley High School in 1958, married Jean Stuart (Skip) in 1960.  Bing will be...

Addean Smith

Addean Smith

Jul 18, 2019

Addeane Howell Smith, age 89, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Life Care Center in Sparta.

She was born September 8, 1929 in Sparta, Tennessee to Vermal Cope Howell and Jennie Mae Kinnaird Howell.

She enjoyed her nursing career at White County Hospital, Public Health and NHC nursing home.

Addeane was preceded...

Erby Walker

Erby Walker

Jul 17, 2019

Erby Gene Walker age 84 was granted release from the sorrows and pains of this world to be with the Father, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from injuries received in an A T V accident by mercy of our Lord God.

Erby was born August 11, 1934 in White...

Shirley Spivey

Shirley Spivey

Jul 16, 2019

Shirley Mae Spivey, age 72, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at her residence in Sparta.

She was born November 5, 1946 in Paoli, Indiana to Marion and Preston Puckett.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Puckett; niece, Lisa Cassey.

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Patricia Wilson

Patricia Wilson

Jul 9, 2019

Patricia  Sue Farmer Wilson left her earthly body to be reunited with the love her her life on July 9, 2019. Patricia was born on January 10, 1949 to Juanita Marie Cline Farmer in Crossville, TN. She was raised by her loving and faithful grandparents Oscar Smith Cline and Myra Lee Sauceman Cline. Patricia married the love of her...

Martha Null

Martha Null

Jul 8, 2019

Martha Frank Denton Null, age 77, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at St. Thomas Highland Hospital in Sparta. She was born November 14, 1941 in Nashville, TN to Franklin Denton and Mattie Wilson Denton.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Lee Null Sr.; parents Franklin and Mattie Denton; three brothers, Robert, James and...

Al Stebbins

Al Stebbins

Jul 1, 2019

Al Stebbins, Age 54

Al was born on July 16, 1964 in Newton, Kansas. He lived there with his family until they moved to New Jersey in 1973. He spent most of his life in New Jersey, and later moved to Tennessee to be with his family. He passed away on July 1, 2019 at 54 years...

Minnie Myers Scott

Minnie Myers Scott

Jun 29, 2019

Ms. Minnie Belle Myers Scott, age 91, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her home in Doyle, TN.

She had a degree in Psychology from TN Tech and worked for many years for LBJ&C.

Ms. Minnie Belle was born August 28, 1927 in Pikeville, TN (Bledsoe County) to John Alexander Walker and Susie Elizabeth...

Earl Lowery

Earl Lowery

Jun 23, 2019

Thurman Funeral Home

44 North Main Street

Sparta, TN 38583-0357

Earl S. Lowery (Sandy), age 60, passed away from this world in the early afternoon of Sunday, June 23, 2019 while sleeping at his home in Sparta, TN.

Earl was born in Royal...

Henrietta Tollison Monnier

Henrietta Tollison Monnier

Jun 4, 2019

Mrs. Henrietta Tollison Monnier, age 90, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at NHC in Cookeville, TN.

Mrs. Henrietta was born September 15, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Arthur Mehay and Louise Langur Mehay.

Henrietta is survived by her three sons, Randy (Janet) Tollison of Sparta, TN, Rick Tollison of Sparta, TN and...

Laura Davis

Laura Davis

May 31, 2019

Laura Marie Davis, age 62, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at NHC of McMinnville.

Ms. Davis was born in Kansas City, MO on July 17, 1956 to Robert L. Curtiss and Patricia Dodsworth Curtiss.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Dr.Robert L.Curtiss DO

Laura is survived by her daughters, Jessica...

William Mabe

William Mabe

May 23, 2019

William Henry Mabe, age 76, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his daughter’s home with his loving family surrounding him.

Mr. Mabe was born in Sparta, Tennessee on March 21, 1943 to Henry Mabe and Maudie Marie (Whiteaker) Mabe.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and late wife of 45 years, Minnie...

David Haston

David Haston

May 13, 2019

David Rhoton Haston, age 70, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Haston was born in Fort Pierce, Florida on June 1, 1948 to George Thomas Haston and Hazel Lee (Roberts) Haston.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and late wife of 26 years, Rosalita (Rose) Ancar Haston....

Shirley Lowe

Shirley Lowe

May 10, 2019

Shirley Faye Lowe, age 65, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Mrs. Lowe was born in La Porte, Indiana on October 19, 1953.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J.W. Hammonds and Josephine Duncan ; husband, Alvin Lowe; and brother, Alan Duncan and Wallace {Bim}...

Willard Lowery

Willard Lowery

May 8, 2019

Willard E. (Tube) Lowery, age 71, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his sister’s home in Cookeville, TN surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Lowery was born in Sparta, Tennessee on May 12, 1947.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Augusta (Gussie) Lowery; son, Curron (Brother) Lowery; mother, Margie Louise...

Ruth Reeves

Ruth Reeves

May 4, 2019

Ruth Lillian Reeves, age 70, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at her home in  Sparta, TN surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Reeves was born in Milan, Missouri on June 20, 1948 to Orval Sherwood and Lillian Warren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Son, Anthony Ray Search and daughter, Melinda Louise...

Lillian Brock

Lillian Brock

May 3, 2019

Lillian Roberta Brock, age 87, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at NHC of Sparta, TN.

Ms. Brock was born in Sparta, TN, September 25, 1931 to G.W. Rice and Vallie Maybelle McBride Rice.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Beecher Brock; son, Tim Brock; and daughter, Paula Hooper.

She...

Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson

Apr 30, 2019

Donald Lee Johnson, age 80, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at his home in Sparta, TN.

Mr. Johnson was born in Sparta, TN, November 4, 1938.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Elnora T. Johnson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Willie Ann Johnson...