OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Helen Bennett
Jan 13, 2019
Helen Juanita Dodson Bennett passed away on January 13, 2019 at her residence in Sparta, TN at the age of 84.
She was born in Sparta, Tennessee to Zella Bell and Plumer Smith Dodson on July 27, 1934.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Robert (Bob)...
Ruby Sherrell
Jan 5, 2019
Ruby Eveline Clouse Weaver Sherrell passed away on January 5, 2019 at NHC of Sparta at the age of 85. Ruby was born in Cookeville, Tennessee to Norman Curtis Clouse and Gracie Henny Clouse on September 14, 1933. Ruby loved to quilt and crochet. In her earlier years she worked as a C.N.A at White County Hospital.
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Opal Black
Jan 2, 2019
Opal Joy Black passed away on January 2, 2019 at NHC of Smithville at the age of 92.
She was born in Mckenzie, Tennessee to Edith Ethel and Homer Lee Horne on December 10, 1926.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William Lloyd Black Sr.; Her son, William Lloyd...
Betty Clouse
Dec 31, 2018
Betty Sue Clouse, age 78, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta, TN.
Sue was born in Ravenscroft, TN on March 24, 1940 to J.B. Anderson and Hazel Marie Anderson.
Sue attended elementary and high school without missing a single day. She also skipped...
Erma Sliger
Dec 31, 2018
Erma Gladys Sliger passed away on December 31, 2018 at Life Care Center of Sparta at the age of 89. Erma was born in Cookeville, Tennessee to Beecher Cass and Amanda Hickey on August 26, 1929.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Redda Yvonne Dunn; and brothers, Harvel Cass, Floyd Cass, Lennon Cass, and Vernon...
Carl Davis
Dec 9, 2018
Carl S. Davis “Pa E” as he was called by his family, went to be with our Lord early morning on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Pa E was a White County resident his whole life and raised a family in which he was very proud of, with his wife, Kathy. All while working at Thomas for 33 years, making...
Louis Knowles
Dec 7, 2018
Louis C. Knowles passed away at age 62 on December 7, 2018 at his residence in Sparta, TN.
Louis was born in Walling, TN to Plummer Knowles and Lauretta Roberts on July 13, 1956.
Louis is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Knowles.
Arrangements:
The Family will have a...
Bobby Pressley
Dec 5, 2018
Bobby Dean Pressley age 76 passed away Wednesday December 5, 2018 at StoneCrest Hospital in Smryna, Tn.
Bobby was born January 17, 1942 in White County, TN to Ella Mae Dover and Ike Pressley of Sparta, Tn. Bobby loved collecting radios and loved listening to gospel music.
Bobby is survived by...
Freddie Light
Nov 23, 2018
Freddie E. Light, 69, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Lifecare of Sparta, TN
Freddie was born on March 3, 1949 in Fayetteville, West Virginia to Ed (Bud) Light and Helen Louise Light (Wriston)
Survivors include his brothers Richard (Mary) Light of Sparta, and Daniel Ray (Jenice) Light of...
Leatha Wood
Nov 20, 2018
Leatha Opal Wright Arnold Wood, 93, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Raintree Manor of McMinnville, TN
Born September, 18, 1925, in Indian Mound, TN in Dekalb Co. She was a daughter of the late James Everette Wright and the late Effie Mae Henderson Wright.
Opal was a loving...
Doris Daulton
Nov 12, 2018
Doris Ann Daulton, 76, died Monday, November 12, 2018 at NHC of Sparta, TN
Born July 26, 1942, in Pleasant Hill, TN, she was a daughter of the late Aubrey C. Randolph and the late Hattie Jo Wilson Randolph.
Doris worked at Potter Children Orphan Home and School for 40 years...
Carl Hawkins
Nov 3, 2018
Carl M. Hawkins “Hawk”, 82, husband of Maria Del Pilar Hawkins, died Saturday, November 03, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey.
Born August 22, 1936, in Sparta, TN, he was a son of the late Floyd J. Hawkins and the late Ida Lewis Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins was a member of Midway Baptist Church. He...
Shirley Trovarelli
Oct 28, 2018
Shirley Ann Trovarelli 85 of Sparta passed from this life Sunday Oct. 28th after a brief illness.
Born May 8th 1933 in Detroit Michigan she moved to Sparta in 1973.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Luke Trovarelli, Sparta. Four loving daughters, Janis Goodwin of Thompson Station, Audry (Rich) Fortunato, Beaumont CA,...
Sheila Bussell
Oct 27, 2018
Sheila Louise Officer Bussell passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at a memory care facility in Troy, Michigan at the age of 89.
Sheila was born in Sparta, Tennessee to Simpson Dudley and Notie Anne (nee Snodgrass) Officer on June 25, 1929.
Sheila is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54...
Paul Ryan
Oct 22, 2018
Paul Michael Ryan age 38 of Sparta Tennessee passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones, on Monday, October 22, 2018, after a long extended illness.
Paul was born in Troy Ohio to Glenn Ryan and Mary Kathleen Moore - Ryan on November 20th, 1979.
Paul was preceded in death by his father, Glenn...

Sallie Anderson
Oct 20, 2018
Sallie Anderson Passed away on October, 20, 2018 at Signature Healthcare in Algood, TN at the age of 91.
She was born in Doyle, Tennessee to Kendrick and Lizzi Spakes on March 17, 1927.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Kendrick and Lizzi Spakes; Her Husband, Leo Anderson, and her Three brothers, Robert,...
Mary Nash
Oct 16, 2018
Mary Ruth Nash., age 93 passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at daughter’s home in Doyle, TN.
Mary was born on January 13, 1925 in Rome, Georgia to Marvin Edgar Williams and Mary Eunice Gilbert Williams.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Leon Nash, Harvel Rogers and Tony Pappalardo and...
Samuel Frasier
Oct 8, 2018
Samuel “Sammie” Oscar Frasier Jr., age 66 passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Sammie was born on March 4, 1952 in White County, Tennessee to Sammy Oscar Frasier Sr. and Barbara Ann Frasier.
He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Norman and Addie Rice and Albert...
James Wright
Oct 7, 2018
Bro. James Clinton Wright, age 81 passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at his home in Walling.
Bro. James was born on November 23, 1936 in Warren County, Tennessee to Creed Wright and Alberta (Peach) Williamson Wright.
Bro. James was a member of New Hope The Baptist Church. He Was Ordained to preach the Gospel...
Susan House- Marlatt
Sep 25, 2018
Susan Kay House- Marlatt passed away on September 25, 2018 at Covenant Medical Center in Crossville, TN at the age of 54.
She was born in Blossburg, PA to James and Helen House on May 18, 1964.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Helen House; brothers, James and Kenny House; and...