OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Tommy Conatser
Jan 14, 2017
Tommy Dale Conatser, age 71, passed away on January 14th, 2017 at his residence in Walling, TN.
Born June 11th, 1945 to Porter and Allie Conatser in Jamestown, TN. He spent his life farming and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Porter and Allie Conatser, sister, Vella Bachelor,...

Frances Willard
Jan 11, 2017
Frances W. Willard, age 81, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at NHC Health Care in Sparta, TN.
She was born August 2, 1935 in Atlanta, GA to Fredrick J. Witherspoon and Mary Frances Witherspoon.
Preceded in death by her Parents and Husband Jack L. Willard
Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Stepien and...

Kelly Campbell
Jan 11, 2017
Kelly Ann Haston Campbell, age 39, of Quebeck, TN, passed away January 11, 2017 after a fatal car accident in Rock Island, TN. She was born May 5, 1977 in White County, Tennessee where she also attended school. Kelly worked for Zinnia Wellness as a CNA. She was a member of the McElroy Church of Christ.
Kelly...

Helen Bianchi
Jan 10, 2017
Helen Frances Chase Bianchi, age 92, passed away January 10, 2017 at Signature Health Care in Algood.
She was born in Kent, CT on March 5, 1924 to Steven Wheeler and Edith Julia Chase.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Norman, Lester, Wilbur, Jason, and John Chase; sisters, Edith Egbert, Charlotte Stuart...

Shirley Doll
Jan 8, 2017
Shirley (England) Doll, age 75, passed away January 8, 2017 at De Rossett, Tennessee surrounded with her family.
She was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 12, 1941, to Carl and Gertude England.
Shirley was a homemaker and had worked at the wholesale outlet in the past.
She was preceded in death by...

Dennis Elrod
Jan 4, 2017
Dennis Shane Elrod, age 38, passed away January 4, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on September 18, 1978 to Dennis Lynn Elrod and Willie Jean Elrod.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and nephew, Noland Jax Frazier.
He is survived by his sister, Michelle Frazier...
Betty Duncan
Dec 26, 2016
Betty Ann Aldridge Presley Duncan, age 68, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at St. Thomas Highland Medical Center in Sparta. She was born in Falkvillle, Alabama on December 20, 1948 to John William Aldridge and Lucille Decatur Aldridge.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Erbie Ardell Duncan; brothers, Red, Jim, and Roger...
Jimmy Dodson
Dec 9, 2016
Jimmy S. Dodson, age 84, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at home.
He served his country in the United States Airforce. He will be deeply missed by everyone who loved him!
He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on May 29, 1932 to Plummer S. and Zella Lee Dodson.
He was preceded...
James Bennett
Dec 6, 2016
James "Dean" Bennett, age 51, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at home.
He loved fishing, football, and basketball. He served his country in the National Guard Army for several years. He will be deeply missed by everyone who loved him!
He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on January 10, 1965 to James Floyd...
Melinda Jeffries
Dec 1, 2016
Melinda Ann Jeffries, age 39, passed away December 1, 2016 at Cumberland County Medical Center. She was born in Sommers Point, New Jersey on February 14, 1977 to Robert Jeffrey Leeds Sr. and Suzanne Kennedy Leeds. She was preceded in death by her mother; and brother, David James Rauschert .
She is survived by her daughter, Savannah...
William Cope
Nov 23, 2016
William "Roy" Cope, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was a very hard worker. He loved fishing, working on old cars and Nascar. He will be deeply missed by everyone who loved him!
He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on June 22 1943 to Ermon and...

Mary Geer
Nov 2, 2016
Mary Mildred Sims Geer, age 98, passed away on her birthday, Tuesday, November 2, 2016 at her home with her loving family surrounding her.
Grandma loved her family and friends dearly. She adored her husband Wesley. She loved her kids and grandkids. Actually, she loved kids in general. She was a very hard worker. She loved to...
Myra Speck
Nov 1, 2016
Myra Ola McCain Speck, age 72, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 after battling a long illness, at Signature Health Care in Algood, TN.
She was born in Leoma, Tennessee on October 1, 1944 to Noel McCain and Ola B. McCain.
Myra attended High School in Loretta, TN where she was a Majorette in the...
Lisa Seibers
Oct 27, 2016
Lisa Rosita Vance Seibers, age 40, passed away October 27, 2016 at Summit Regional Hospital in Hermitage, Tennessee.
She was born in Crossville, Tennessee on August 14, 1976, to Ronald (Ronnie) David Vance and Rosalee Jones Blaylock.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Alice Rosita Jones, Brenice Irene Mitchell and Clyde Benerd Vance....
Charles Cullom
Oct 15, 2016
Charles Smith Cullom Jr., age 57, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at St. Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta.
He was born in White County, Tennessee on April 16, 1959 to Charles Smith Cullom and Barbara Lewis Cullom.
He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Connie Cullom.
He leaves by to...

Ricky O'Dell
Oct 8, 2016
Ricky O'Dell, age 49 of Spencer, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at his residence in Spencer.
He was born April 24, 1967 in Spencer, TN to Webby O'Dell and Glenna Sue Bouldin O'Dell.
Preceded in death by his mother; grandparents, Charlie & Mozell O'Dell and Sewell & Louise Bouldin.
Survivors include father,...
J.L. Robinson
Oct 8, 2016
J.L. Robinson, age 81, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Life Care in Sparta. He was a long time member of the Board Valley Community. He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on May 7, 1935 to Freeling Simpson Robinson and Altie Jane Nabors Robinson. He was preceded in death by parents, wife of 50 yrs. of marriage, Juanita...
Mary Buttrey
Oct 2, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Monroe Buttrey , age 89, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 .
She was born in Celina, Tennessee on September 22, 1927 to Edward Luther Monroe and Willette Beatrice Goodpasture Monroe.
She was preceded in death by parents. Husband of 61 yrs of marriage, Leechy Cleveland "L. C." Buttrey, Jr., and brother, John...
Illa Shockley
Sep 6, 2016
Illa Rhea Eller Shockley, age 81, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at N.H. C. of Sparta.
Illa was born in Sparta, Tennessee on November 20, 1934 to Wesley Eller and Irene Stewart Eller.
She was a faithful member of Plainview Church of Christ and West Sparta Church of Christ for many years.
...

Harold Sherrell
Sep 5, 2016
Harold Bruce Sherrell, age 66, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 .
Bruce was born in Sparta, Tennessee on February 25, 1950 to Harold and Willmeta Sherrell.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his sisters, Yvonne Carrigan, Elaine and Wayne Fisher; brother, Tommy Sherrell; nieces, nephew and...