OBITUARIES

Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Isaac Gordan Brogden

Isaac Gordan Brogden

Jul 6, 2023

Isaac Gordon Brogden passed away on July 5, 2023.

Gordon was born on November 27, 1960 in Lakeland, Georgia.

The family has chosen a private cremation.

Danny Paul Miller

Danny Paul Miller

Jul 4, 2023

Danny Paul Miller passed away on July 4, 2023 in Sparta, Tennessee. 

Danny was born on June 20, 1962 in Sparta, Tennessee. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Roy Miller; grandparents, Arnold and Irene Spears; Sam and Rosetta Miller. 

He is survived by his mother, Lois Jean Miller; brother, Ronnie (Debra) Miller; nephews, Jeremiah (Kristen) Miller, Joshua (Elaina)...

Teresa Marie Bailey

Teresa Marie Bailey

Jun 27, 2023

Teresa Marie Bailey passed away on June 27, 2023 in Sparta, Tennessee.

She was born on May 21, 1957 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Jamie Bailey; sister, Peggy Howard; and Son-in-law, David Palmer.

She is survived by her husband, Terry Bailey; parents, Luther and Sammie Killian; sister, Lucy Killian; brother, Patrick Killian;...

Darlene Simmons

Darlene Simmons

Jun 26, 2023

Darlene Swindell-Simmons

September 16, 1946 - June 26, 2023

 

Darlene Simmons was born September 16, 1946 in Highland Park, Michigan and passed away peacefully from this life on June 26, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Hospital surrounded by those that she loved the most.

She retired from Mallory/Emerson Industries.

She was a proud member at Bear Cove Baptist...

Joe Mac Ledford

Joe Mac Ledford

Jun 3, 2023

Joe Mac Ledford passed away on June 3, 2023 in Sparta, Tennessee. 

Joe was born on May 20, 1951 in Guthrie, Kentucky. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Winnett-Ledford; mother, Orlena Golden-Cope; brother, James Henry Ledford.

He is survived by his son, Mark (Catrina) Ledford; daughter, Regina (Timothy) Selby; grandchildren, Emily Steven, Darek Stevens, Adriane Ledford, and...

Kimberly Jo Browning

Kimberly Jo Browning

Jun 2, 2023

Kimberly Jo Browning passed away on June 2, 2023.

She was born on July 7, 1961.

There will be a memorial service planned at a later date.

Todd Edward Spivey

Todd Edward Spivey

May 18, 2023

Todd Edward Spivey passed away on, May 18, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

Todd was born on September, 22 1989 in Crossville, Tennessee. 

He is preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Spivey; sister, Monica Dion Spivey; and father, William Wayne Spivey.

He is survived by his mother, Sondra Spivey; sisters, April Spivey, Ashley Spivey, Cheyenne Barnes (Dylan), Beverly Barrett, and...

Jackie Lee Randolph

Jackie Lee Randolph

May 12, 2023

Jackie Lee “Boshine” Randolph 

Jack passed away peacefully Friday May 12, 2023 with his Aunt Faye Faye and cousin/caregiver Belinda Robinson.  

Jack was born in Putnam county on July 29, 1964 to the late Jackie Ray Randolph and Nina Lee Murdock Randolph.

 He was preceded in death by 2 brothers David Murdock and Rex Randolph. 

Jack loved to get...

Paula Denise McBride-Barnes

Paula Denise McBride-Barnes

May 11, 2023

Paula Denise McBride-Barnes passed away on, May 11, 2023 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 

Denise was born on September, 21 1970 in Sparta, Tennessee. 

She is preceded in death by her father, William Douglas McBride; grandparents, Willie H. and Aredus McBride, and Daisy Pauline Vanwinkle-Beaty. 

She is survived by her husband, Jeff Barnes; children, Dylan Barnes and Whitney Barnes (Austin); grandson, Lindon...

Teddy R. McDow

Teddy R. McDow

May 9, 2023

Teddy “Ted” Ray McDow passed away on Tuesday May 9, 2023 at the age of 67 in Sparta, Tennessee.

 Ted was born on January 13, 1956 to parents Kenneth Adolph McDow and Jessie Elaine Curtis McDow.

 In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Kenneth “Mac” Thomas McDow.  

Much of his career...

Jackie Wayne Johnson

Jackie Wayne Johnson

May 2, 2023

Jackie Wayne Johnson, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home in Sparta, Tennessee. 

Jackie was born on June 8, 1950 in Sparta, Tennessee.

 He is preceded in death by his parents, John “Richard” Johnson and Macie Mae Clemons 

He is survived by his daughter, Janet Johnson Tussey (Koi); granddaughter, Journey Pastorick; and grandson, Zackary Tussey. 

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Rebecca June Harris

Rebecca June Harris

Apr 26, 2023

Rebecca June Harris (Becky) passed away on April 26, 2023 in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Becky was born on December 4, 1965 in Nashville, Tennessee.

She is preceded in death by her father, Donnie and brother, Jeff Taylor.

She is survived by her daughter, Tanisha Taylor; son, Adam Barlow; mother, Marie Taylor; sister, Melissa Winnett; brother, Jackie Taylor; uncle, Wayne...

Judy Anne Gallagher

Judy Anne Gallagher

Apr 23, 2023

 

Judy Gallagher, age 79 passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 peacefully at her home. 

Judy was born on January 24, 1944 in Pulaski, Tennessee. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Eulah Mae Pierce; sisters, Emily Cobble and Lena Bell White; and brother, George Pierce. 

She is survived by her husband, Richard Gallagher; sons, Rick...

Marilynn Johnson

Marilynn Johnson

Apr 7, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Marilynn Johnson of White County, Tennessee. Age 68. On April 7, 2023.

Marilynn passed away surrounded by her loved ones after a battle with kidney disease.

She will always be loved by; Loren Phillips, Charlena Vaughn, Carl Lee Randolph, Joey Johnson, Bryant Phillips, Jonathan Phillips, and many...

Lavolah Kaake

Lavolah Kaake

Mar 27, 2023

Lavolah Kaake passed from this earth on March 27, 2023.

She was born on September 13, 1952 in Pontiac, Michigan.

There will be a private memorial service at a later date.

Russell Burch

Russell Burch

Mar 24, 2023

Russell Lynn Burch, age 60 passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, in New Albany, Mississippi.

Russell retired from the Army National Guard and Truck Driver for 34 Years.

He was born on January 3, 1963, in Lansing, Michigan.

He is preceded in death by his fathers, Larry Burch and Raymond Burch; in-laws,...

Mary Ann Brock

Mary Ann Brock

Mar 20, 2023

Mary Ann (Broyles) Brock, 79 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at her home.  She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who was always there when we needed her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  She was a faithful Christian and a member of the Taft Church of Christ.

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Billy Judd

Billy Judd

Mar 5, 2023

Billy McCoy Judd

Born on June 9, 1942.

Died on March 5, 2023.

He was a kind, hardworking man who loved his family. He was a coin operated machine technician (a pinball wizard). Always wanted the best for everyone.

Quote: Billy Judd – “Just a little love”

He is...

John Morgan

John Morgan

Mar 5, 2023

John J. Morgan, 87, of Princeton,  passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton.  He was born March 27, 1935 in White County, TN, the son of Samuel J and Elector T. (Eller) Morgan.

He married Margaret Jane Biven, on May 30 1953 in Anderson, IN. John lived most of his...

Jared Holmes

Jared Holmes

Mar 1, 2023

Jared Holmes passed away on March 1, 2023

He was born on November 1, 1986.

He is preceded in death by his father, Troy Holmes; pa, Robert Paris; sister, Leigh Ann Henry.

He is survived by his partner of 15 years, Lisa Langille; mother, Geneva Holmes; Granny Faye; aunts, Melody Paris and Cynthia Paris;...

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