OBITUARIES

Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Lauren Ashley Chapin

Lauren Ashley Chapin

Aug 12, 2024

Lauren Ashley Chapin. Age 38 of Sevierville, TN passed away August 12, 2024. She was born July 14, 1986 to Vickie Workman and Bud Workman. Survivors include her son, Shane Barnes; parents, Vickie Workman and Bud Workman; brother, Nathan Rink. 

Arrangements:

Memorial services will be at Thurman Funeral Home, Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.thurmanfuneral.com. 

Thurman...

Rudolph Roman Miller

Rudolph Roman Miller

Aug 9, 2024

 Rudolph Roman Miller, Jr., age 99, passed away on August 9, 2024 at Wyndridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Crossville, TN.

He was born January 24, 1925 to the late Rudolph Roman Miller Sr. and Zofia Dembowski Miller in Chicago, Illinois. 

Rudy was drafted into the United States Army in June 23, 1943 serving in WWII. He was awarded the Bronze Star...

Ronald Gerald Sullivan

Ronald Gerald Sullivan

Aug 3, 2024

 Mr. Ronald Sullivan, age 73, of Susie Ct. Blairsville, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Sullivan was born on November 3, 1950, in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Larry Sullivan and the late Nora Tollison Sullivan. Ronald loved watching Nascar and his favorite news channel, Fox News....

Maxie Lance

Maxie Lance

Jul 31, 2024

Maxie Lance, age 89, passed away on July 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Sparta, TN.

She was born April 17, 1935 to the late Oliver and Gracie Powers in Hickman, Tennessee. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tim Lance; son, David Lance; siblings, John Edward Powers, Louise Powers, James Powers, Shirley Garton, Roy...

Brenda Joan Roberts

Brenda Joan Roberts

Jul 29, 2024

Brenda Joan Robets, age 61, passed away on July 29, 2024 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.

She was born November 13, 1962 to the late Horace and Doris and Howard in Chicago, Illinois. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Freddie Roberts; daughter, Sheenna Howard. 

She is survived by her brothers, Bruce Howard, Ted Howard Sr.; sister, Debrah...

Robert "Dob" Anthony Lawson

Robert "Dob" Anthony Lawson

Jul 21, 2024

Robert Anthony Lawson, age 59, passed away on July 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.

He was born December 21, 1964 to Scott William and Mary Alice Lawson in Sparta, Tennessee. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Willie Allen, Troy Lawson, Kay Bolin, Rick Lawson, Tommy Lawson, Randy Lawson, Tim...

Jasmine Maracle

Jasmine Maracle

Jul 19, 2024

Jasmine Alectra Maracle passed away in Sparta, Tennessee July 19, 2024. 

She was born on September 3, 1999 in Sparta, TN to Joey Maracle and Brandi Payne Rogers.

Jasmine was beautiful inside out, her smile and laughter was infectious. She was the most determined girl. She loved all of her family and all of her friends. She ADORED her puppy Jagger. Jasmine...

Jason Lee Roberts

Jason Lee Roberts

Jul 19, 2024

Jason Lee Roberts passed away at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta, Tennessee surrounded by his loved ones on July 19, 2024. 

He was born on July 8, 1974 in Crossville, TN to James “Buddy” and Carol Roberts. 

Jason was preceded in death by mother.

He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie (Brent) Vaughn, Mellissa (John) West, Nikkla (Chris) Fahey; father, James “Buddy”...

Evelyn Gibson

Evelyn Gibson

Jul 19, 2024

Evelyn Gibson, age 78, passed away on July 19, 2024 at Signature Nursing Home in Algood, TN.

She was born February 9, 1946 to Hiram Rose and Manie Rose in Pikeville, KY. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Ralph Gibson; 

She is survived by her son, Kevin Gibson; step-children, Charles Earl Gibson, Billy Paul Gibson, Sharon Shaffer, Sherry Estep;...

Emily Rose McGuire

Emily Rose McGuire

Jul 10, 2024

Emily Rose McGuire, age 79, passed away on July 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Spencer, TN.

She was born July 21, 1944 to Clifford Arthur and Helen Rose Bechtel in Glenn Robbins, OH.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Powell McGuire; brothers, Arthur William Bechtel, Carey Robert Bechtel, Clifford Bechtel.

She is survived by...

Hill Thomas "Tommy" Roberts

Hill Thomas "Tommy" Roberts

Jul 10, 2024

Hill Thomas “Tommy” Roberts passed away at his home in Sparta, Tennessee surrounded by his loved ones on July 10, 2024. 

He was born on March 25, 1940 in Apopka, Florida to Glenn and Doris Roberts. 

Tommy was preceded in death by parents; sister, Joan Funderburk; brother, Fireball Roberts.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Tena Cayce.

Daniel Arthur Rayner

Daniel Arthur Rayner

Jul 8, 2024

Daniel Arthur Rayner, age 64, passed away on July 8, 2024 in White Co., TN.

He was born July 21, 1959 to Arthur and Patricia Rayner in Gary, IN.

He was preceded in death by parents; 

He is survived by His sister, Sue (Cliff) Hayden; brother, Doug (Teresa) Rayner; sister, Debbie (Mark) Crouch; nieces, Lisa Hayden, Jennifer Hayden, Sarah (Daniel) Shockley, Amanda (Matt)...

Walter "Doc" Roberts

Walter "Doc" Roberts

Jun 21, 2024

Walter A "Doc" Roberts 

He passed away at his home in Quebeck, Tennessee surrounded by his loved ones on June 21, 2024. 

He was born on January 17th, 1940 at home in Quebeck, Tennessee to Thomas Clemens Roberts and Mary Ethel (Atnip) Roberts. He graduated 8th grade and quickly took to agricultural endeavors before eventually traveling north to Michigan for work. He...

Ruth Anna Caldwell

Ruth Anna Caldwell

Jun 13, 2024

Ruth Anna McBride Caldwell, age 78, passed away on June 13, 2024 at Saint Thomas Rutherford in White Co., TN.

She was born June 22, 1945 to Tom and Mattie Gay McBride in Sparta, TN.

She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles Caldwell; son, Jonny Caldwell, Timmy Caldwell.

She is survived by her son, Jeffery Thomas Caldwell; grandsons, Brandon Caldwell, Bradford...

Frances "Fran" Lorrine Crow

Frances "Fran" Lorrine Crow

Jun 6, 2024

Frances "Fran" L. Crow, age 76 passed away on June 6, 2024 at her home in Sparta, TNFran was born on March 17, 1948 to Paul Hormel and Gwynth Edwards in Logansport, Indiana.She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Crow.

Margaret Elizabeth (Libby) Clark

Margaret Elizabeth (Libby) Clark

Jun 5, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth (Libby) Clark, age 93, passed away on June 5, 2024 at NHC of Sparta in White Co., TN.

She was born July 21, 1930 to Boyd Howell and Lillie Mai Criswell in Nashville, TN.

Libby attended school at Hume-Fogg. She was a devoted member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church. Libby was also a member of the Order of the...

Rubye Brenda Cantrell

Rubye Brenda Cantrell

May 22, 2024

Rubye Brenda Cantrell, age 77, passed away on May 22, 2024 at NHC of Sparta in White Co., TN.

She was born October 7, 1946 to James Newton Cantrell and Lena Lucile (Terry) Brundage in White Co., TN.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Lonnie Charles Young.

She is survived by her son, Kenneth D. Young; daughters, Kathlene (Chris) Chenoweth,...

John Elliott

John Elliott

May 17, 2024

John Paul Elliott, age 77, passed away on May 17, 2024 at Uplands Care Home in Pleasant Hill, TN.

He was born August 2, 1946 to John Adam and Anna Rose Elliott in Portsmouth, OH.

John proudly served in the United States Navy for over 3 years as a certified structural airframe mechanic earning the National Defense Medal during his service. He...

Darryl Edward Frasier

Darryl Edward Frasier

May 16, 2024

Darryl Edward Frasier, age 64, passed away on May 16, 2024 at home in Cookeville, Tennessee. 

Darryl was born on January 28, 1960 to the late Samuel and Barbara Frasier in Ypsilanti, MI. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Sammie Oscar Frasier Jr.; sister, Debra Elaine Rogowski.

Survivors include his brother, Michael Dean Frasier, Gary Frasier; sister, Linda Goolsby, Cheryl...

Shirley Rowena Massa

Shirley Rowena Massa

May 6, 2024

Shirley Rowena Massa, age 88, passed away on May 6, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family in Sparta, Tennessee. 

Shirley was born on March 8, 1936 to the late Joseph and Nettie Sliger in Sparta, TN. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Massa.

Survivors include her daughters, Sherry Miller (Jim), Lisa (Larry) Wilmoth, Shannon (Danny) McClain; a...