OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Marion Ellen Carroll
May 3, 2024
Marion Ellen Carroll, age 79, passed away on May 3, 2024 at Standing Stone Nursing Home in Monterey, Tennessee.
Marion was born on April 2, 1945 to the late Lonnie and Albertine Crossland in Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Max Carroll.
Survivors include her son, David Frazier; daughters, Tammy Jones, Kathy Laur, Karen Short.
Arrangements:
The family will announce arrangements...
Cathy Holmes
Mar 25, 2024
Cathy Holmes, age 61, passed away on March 25, 2024 at River Park Hospital in McMinnville, Tennessee.
James 4:14 kjv … Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
Cathy was born on August 23, 1962 to the late Robert...
Juanita Lowe Wells
Mar 15, 2024
Juanita Lowe Wells, age 80, passed away on March 15, 2024 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Juanita was born on March 18, 1943 to the late Carl D. and Jean Savage Lowe in Sparta, TN.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Carl Edwin Lowe.
Survivors include her loving husband, Paul Wells; daughters, Kim Ellis, Tammy Burrow; grandchildren,...
John Douglas McGhee
Mar 13, 2024
Mr. John Douglas McGhee, age 76, passed away on March 13, 2024 at St Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. He fought hard for the last four months, but the battle is over and he is in the loving arms of our savior. He was a good man with a big heart. He was born on September 25, 1946 to loving...
Leo “Lee” Francis Kerkvliet
Mar 12, 2024
Leo “Lee” Francis Kerkvliet, age 81, passed away on March 12, 2024 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mr. Kerkvliet was born on June 3, 1942 to the late Gerard Bernard and Emma Marie Kerkvliet in Larchwood, IA.
He is preceded in death by his parents Gerard and Emma Kerkvliet; his sister, Sister Mary Rose Kerkvliet; and his brother, Bernard Kerkvliet.
Survivors include Shirley...
Reba "Sue" Denton
Mar 4, 2024
Reba “Sue” Denton passed away on March 4th, 2024 at the age of 80. She was born in Quebeck, Tennessee to Charlie and Beulah Hutchings on March 1st, 1944. She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Dean Denton; and her sisters, Inez Girdley, Mae Simmons; and brothers, James and Hubert Hutchings. She is survived by her daughter, Christi Denton; and...
Jewell G Castleberry
Feb 18, 2024
Jewell “Jerri” Castleberry passed away on February 18 , 2024 at the age of 92 in Chattanooga, TN.
She was born on March 9,1931 in Chattanooga, TN. She is of the Baptist faith and has enjoyed the fellowship of churches on Lookout Mountain, GA and in Sparta, TN. At a very young age, she placed her faith and trust in...
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