OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
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...
Cora Ann Mayfield
Feb 6, 2024
Cora Ann Mayfield passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the age of 79 in Cookeville, TN.
She was born on February 19, 1944 in Cumberland County.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Burel Thurman Mayfield and Mary Ruthie Mayfield.
ARRANGEMENTS:
Graveside Services will be on Friday, February 9 at 12:00 p.m.
Officiating will be Bro. David Bratcher.
Internment at Frasiers...
Minnie Murrell Randolph
Jan 23, 2024
Minnie Murrell Randolph, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2024 at the age of 84 in Sparta, TN.
She was born on April 6, 1939 in Sparta, TN to the late Harley and Verta Gambrell.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lindon Lee Randolph; son, Frank Randolph; brother, James Gambrell; sisters, Elizabeth Dobbs, Pearl Elrod, and Florence...
Billie Russell Geer
Jan 21, 2024
In remembrance of Billie Russell Geer. Beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. (June 9, 1944 - January 20, 2024)
Russell was known as a loving father of 4 kids and a loving husband to Shirley Geer of 53 years.
He was a kind, loving man with a gentle spirit, and a hardworking man who would do anything for anyone who needed it....
Reba Francis Whitaker
Jan 11, 2024
Reba Francis Whitaker, 86, of Sparta, TN passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ether and Luther Whitaker; sister Geneva Faye; brothers JC (Francis); L.D. (Jeanette); Jesse Herman (Mary); Willis Dewey (Dorothy); Robert Jr; nephew Robert Whitaker, Michael Whitaker; great nephew Anthony Whitaker and dear friend Kenneth Frazier.
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Barbara Jean Stewart Allen
Jan 1, 2024
Barbara Jean Stewart Allen, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at the age of 84 in Franklin, TN.
She was born on April 18, 1939 in Sparta, TN to the late James Horace and Effie Masters Stewart.
Barbara was a beloved daughter and loving mother. She loved Jesus, her family, and was an avid reader.
She is...
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