OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Russell Eugene Tallent
Oct 21, 2023
Russell Eugene Tallent passed away on October 21, 2023 at his home in Doyle, Tennessee.
Russell was born on December 18, 1954 in Painesville, Ohio.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Sue Katherine Hampton; father, Richard Eugene Tallent; sister, Pandora Turner.
He is survived by his daughter, Carla Tallent; brothers, Kenneth Roberts, Gary Tallent, and David...
Charles Thomas Green
Oct 4, 2023
Charles Thomas Green passed away on October 4, 2023 in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Charles was born on November 22, 1942 in Sparta, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Green; son, Charles Lee Green; daughter, Delores Hale; parents, Shirley and Mary Green; siblings, Booby, John, Lloyd, Shirley Jr., and Wilene.
He survived by sons, Shawn (Erica) Green...
Teddy LeVan Doss
Sep 29, 2023
Teddy LeVan Doss.
Passed away on September 29, 2023 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Born on November 4, 1960 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Ted worked nearly 50 years with the family-owned business Ace Lock and Key.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Suzanne Doss.
There are no services at this time.
Richard Guy Taylor
Sep 8, 2023
Richard Guy Taylor "Bear" born January 9, 1958 to Homer and Anna Taylor. Richard was the first baby born in the new White County Hospital in 1958 located on Gracey Street Sparta, Tennessee and his mother was the first patient.
He is preceded in death by his wives, Linda Taylor and Debra Taylor; father, Homer Taylor; mother, Anna Joy Brannon;...
Mildred Faye Davis
Aug 20, 2023
Mildred Faye Davis passed away on August 20, 2023 at her home in Sparta, Tennessee.
Mildred was born on September 1, 1942 in the Derossett Community in White County, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Hallie Davis; brothers, Charles, Sammie, Darwin, and Jimmy.
She is survived by her brothers, Eddie Cotton Davis and...
Margie Ruth Haston
Aug 8, 2023
Margie Ruth Haston passed away on August 8, 2023 in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Margie was born on April 27, 1939 in Sparta, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Thomas Haston; parents, Walter and Katie Snodgrass; siblings, Katherine (Jack) Sapp, Dave (Pat) Snodgrass, and Carl Snodgrass; niece, Juanita Snodgrass; and nephew, Floyd Sapp.
She is...
Ellen Ruth Murdock
Jul 30, 2023
Ellen Ruth Murdock passed away on July 30, 2023 at her house in Sparta, Tennessee.
She was born on January 5, 1943.
The family has chosen cremation at this time.
Jacky Wayne Taylor
Jul 25, 2023
Jacky Wayne Taylor passed away on July 25, 2023 at his home in Walling, Tennessee.
Jacky was born on July 5, 1967 in Perry County, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by hi father, Donnie Taylor; brother, Jeff Taylor; sister, Becky Taylor; and nephew, Dustin Cunningham.
He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Taylor and her fiancé,...
Anthony "Andy" Paul Reeves
Jul 22, 2023
Anthony "Andy" Paul Reeves passed away on July 22, 2023.
Andy was born on October 4, 1965 in White County, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Madelyn Bussell Reeves and niece, Felicia Cline.
He is survived by his fiancé, Stephanie Jennett; father, Paul (Betty Brady) Reeves; brothers, Randy (Pam) Reeves and Chris Reeves; sisters,...
Carolyn Sue Howell
Jul 21, 2023
Carolyn Sue Howell passed away on July 21, 2023 at her home in Sparta, Tennessee.
She was born on November 18, 1944 in Sparta, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Howell; parents, William and Alva Tallent; brother, Otis Tallent; and grandson, Isiah Vinson.
She is survived by her children, Terry (Dana) Vinson, Melissa...
Frankie Dale Randolph
Jul 19, 2023
Frankie Dale Randolph passed away on July 19, 2023.
Frankie was born on February 24, 1968 in Sparta, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his father, Lindon Randolph; grandparents, Harley Gambrell and Verty Seabolt; and Margaret Stamps and Buster Randolph; and daughter, Anita Kay Randolph.
He is survived by his mother, Minnie Randolph; fiance, Christine Golden; daughter, Hannah Randolph;...
Betty Louise McBride
Jul 18, 2023
Betty Louise McBride gained her wings on July 18, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in Sparta, Tennessee.
She was born on October 5, 1946 in Sparta, Tennessee to Willie H. McBride and Aredus Nash McBride of the Lovejoy Community.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie H. and Aredus McBride; two brothers, Douglas and Dewey McBride; grandparents, Charlie...
Ashley Nicole Clark
Jul 7, 2023
Ashley Nicole Clark passed away on July 7, 2023 in Sparta, Tennessee.
Ashley was born on October 10, 1990 in Cookeville, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry Christopher Harp; sister, Hope Angel Johnson; and uncle, James Howard Harp.
She is survived by her four children, Matthew Hammock (14), Braydon Spurlock (11), Roman Clark...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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