OBITUARIES

Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Billy Carl Masters

Billy Carl Masters

Sep 4, 2024

Billy Carl Masters age 81, passed away peacefully, Wednesday September 4, 2024 at home, with family by his side.

Survived by his loving wife of 60 years Diana (Elrod) Masters; children Edward (Heather) Masters, Larry Masters, Michael Masters and Sonya (Steve) DiNardo; grandchildren Monica, Jennifer, Bryan, Justin, Zulema, Bianca, Leylah, Mikey, Amira, Aaron, Courtney, Anthony, Amanda and Sara; 19 great grandchildren;...

Steven Loyd Wargo

Steven Loyd Wargo

Aug 31, 2024

Steven Loyd Wargo, age 50, passed away on August 31, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.

He was born July 13, 1974 to Debbie June Smith in Memphis, TN.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandfather, Loyd Wargo 

He is survived by his son, Tre’ Ward; brother, Jeremy Smith 

Martha (aunt Kate) Jean Scott

Martha (aunt Kate) Jean Scott

Aug 28, 2024

Martha (aunt Kate) Jean “Brown” Scott, age 76, passed away on August 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Saint Thomas in Sparta, TN.

She was born April 3, 1948 to the late Arnold and Bessie Brown in Sparta, TN.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Louise May, Erich May, Jeff May, Linda Young 

She is survived by her...

Rhoda Belle Stewart

Rhoda Belle Stewart

Aug 24, 2024

Rhoda Belle Stewart, age 89, passed away on August 24, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at NHC in Sparta, TN.

Rhoda was a member of Pine Eden Baptist Church in Crossville, TN.

She was born January 27, 1935 to the late Millard and Ola B Woody in Crossville, TN.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Jr Stewart; sons,...

John Bruce Parker

John Bruce Parker

Aug 24, 2024

John Bruce Parker, age 62, passed away on August 24, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Sparta, TN.

He was born June 27, 1962 to the late Irving Daniel and Peggy Ann Parker in Nassawadox, VA.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anita Kay Parker; sisters, Judy Faye Parker, and Laura Ann Parker; brother, Mark...

Tommie Wayne Bearden Jr.

Tommie Wayne Bearden Jr.

Aug 23, 2024

Tommie Wayne Bearden Jr. age 51 of Sparta passed away Friday August 23, 2024 at his residence. Tommie was born March 30, 1973 in Niceville, Fl to Tommie Wayne Bearden Sr. and Mary Ellen Cagle. Survivors include his mother Mary Ellen Cagle; brother Spencer Douglas Bearden of Sparta, James Paul Bearden of Sparta 

Six nieces and nephews Three great-nieces and nephews...

Robert Loyed Hurst

Robert Loyed Hurst

Aug 22, 2024

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Emily Dael Johnson

Emily Dael Johnson

Aug 17, 2024

Emily Dael Johnson, age 43, passed away on August 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Sparta, TN.

She was born March 5, 1981 to George Shaefer and Judy Smith in Townsend, TN. 

She is survived by her children, Justice Brianna (Roman) Johnson, Dawson Alexander Johnson, Isabella Evans Massey, Raven Grace Massey; mother, Judy Smith; father George Schaefer;...

Carlos R Billings

Carlos R Billings

Aug 15, 2024

Carlos R. Billings, age 76, passed away on August 15, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Cookeville, TN.

Carlos owned and operated Sparta TV and Appliances for 32 years. He was a loving Husband, Father, and Friend to all leaving a legacy to be remembered forever by all.

He was born January 22, 1948 to the late William...

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.