OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Jackie Lee Randolph
May 12, 2023
Jackie Lee “Boshine” Randolph
Jack passed away peacefully Friday May 12, 2023 with his Aunt Faye Faye and cousin/caregiver Belinda Robinson.
Jack was born in Putnam county on July 29, 1964 to the late Jackie Ray Randolph and Nina Lee Murdock Randolph.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers David Murdock and Rex Randolph.
Jack loved to get...
Paula Denise McBride-Barnes
May 11, 2023
Paula Denise McBride-Barnes passed away on, May 11, 2023 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Denise was born on September, 21 1970 in Sparta, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her father, William Douglas McBride; grandparents, Willie H. and Aredus McBride, and Daisy Pauline Vanwinkle-Beaty.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff Barnes; children, Dylan Barnes and Whitney Barnes (Austin); grandson, Lindon...
Teddy R. McDow
May 9, 2023
Teddy “Ted” Ray McDow passed away on Tuesday May 9, 2023 at the age of 67 in Sparta, Tennessee.
Ted was born on January 13, 1956 to parents Kenneth Adolph McDow and Jessie Elaine Curtis McDow.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Kenneth “Mac” Thomas McDow.
Much of his career...
Jackie Wayne Johnson
May 2, 2023
Jackie Wayne Johnson, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home in Sparta, Tennessee.
Jackie was born on June 8, 1950 in Sparta, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John “Richard” Johnson and Macie Mae Clemons
He is survived by his daughter, Janet Johnson Tussey (Koi); granddaughter, Journey Pastorick; and grandson, Zackary Tussey.
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Rebecca June Harris
Apr 26, 2023
Rebecca June Harris (Becky) passed away on April 26, 2023 in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Becky was born on December 4, 1965 in Nashville, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her father, Donnie and brother, Jeff Taylor.
She is survived by her daughter, Tanisha Taylor; son, Adam Barlow; mother, Marie Taylor; sister, Melissa Winnett; brother, Jackie Taylor; uncle, Wayne...
Judy Anne Gallagher
Apr 23, 2023
Judy Gallagher, age 79 passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 peacefully at her home.
Judy was born on January 24, 1944 in Pulaski, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Eulah Mae Pierce; sisters, Emily Cobble and Lena Bell White; and brother, George Pierce.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Gallagher; sons, Rick...
Marilynn Johnson
Apr 7, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Marilynn Johnson of White County, Tennessee. Age 68. On April 7, 2023.
Marilynn passed away surrounded by her loved ones after a battle with kidney disease.
She will always be loved by; Loren Phillips, Charlena Vaughn, Carl Lee Randolph, Joey Johnson, Bryant Phillips, Jonathan Phillips, and many...

Lavolah Kaake
Mar 27, 2023
Lavolah Kaake passed from this earth on March 27, 2023.
She was born on September 13, 1952 in Pontiac, Michigan.
There will be a private memorial service at a later date.
Russell Burch
Mar 24, 2023
Russell Lynn Burch, age 60 passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, in New Albany, Mississippi.
Russell retired from the Army National Guard and Truck Driver for 34 Years.
He was born on January 3, 1963, in Lansing, Michigan.
He is preceded in death by his fathers, Larry Burch and Raymond Burch; in-laws,...
Mary Ann Brock
Mar 20, 2023
Mary Ann (Broyles) Brock, 79 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at her home. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who was always there when we needed her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was a faithful Christian and a member of the Taft Church of Christ.
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Billy Judd
Mar 5, 2023
Billy McCoy Judd
Born on June 9, 1942.
Died on March 5, 2023.
He was a kind, hardworking man who loved his family. He was a coin operated machine technician (a pinball wizard). Always wanted the best for everyone.
Quote: Billy Judd – “Just a little love”
He is...
John Morgan
Mar 5, 2023
John J. Morgan, 87, of Princeton, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton. He was born March 27, 1935 in White County, TN, the son of Samuel J and Elector T. (Eller) Morgan.
He married Margaret Jane Biven, on May 30 1953 in Anderson, IN. John lived most of his...
Jared Holmes
Mar 1, 2023
Jared Holmes passed away on March 1, 2023
He was born on November 1, 1986.
He is preceded in death by his father, Troy Holmes; pa, Robert Paris; sister, Leigh Ann Henry.
He is survived by his partner of 15 years, Lisa Langille; mother, Geneva Holmes; Granny Faye; aunts, Melody Paris and Cynthia Paris;...

Connie Demecs-Bower
Feb 28, 2023
Connie Jean Demecs-Bower of Toledo, Ohio passed from this earth on February 28, 2023.
She was born on December 4, 1957.
There will be memorial service at a later day.
James Jackson
Feb 22, 2023
James Lee Jackson, age 61 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his home in Rock Island, TN.
He was born on August 24, 1961 in Warren Co., TN.
He was a retired Owner/Operator Semi-Truck Driver.
He is preceded in death by his parents James Howard Jackson and Opal Imogene Baksa....
Gary Roberts
Feb 22, 2023
Gary Ross Roberts, born January 19, 1962 to the late Vivian and Nell Roberts joined his wife Lisa in Heaven on February 22, 2023. Gary graduated from White County High School in 1981. Gary enjoyed farming and driving a tractor trailer during his adult life. Gary and his wife Lisa owned and operated Roberts and Son Trucking for several...
Anna Lamb
Feb 21, 2023
Anna Mae (O’Dell) Lamb, age 84 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at home surrounded by Her Loving Family.
She was born to the late Charlie and Mozell O’Dell on January 13, 1939, in White Co., TN.
She worked at Emerson Appliance (Mallory’s) for 37 years.
She is preceded in death...
William Lawson
Feb 8, 2023
William Ray Lawson
He was born on November 15, 1938.
He passed away at his home in Sparta, Tennessee on February 8, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Ona Mae Lawson; his mother, Anna Pauline Lawson; along with several brothers.
He is survived by...
Homer Seegraves
Jan 24, 2023
Homer Seegraves
Homer Seegraves passed away on January 24, 2023.
He was born on January 23, 1936.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Magnolia Seegraves; son, Roger Seegraves; siblings, Elmer, Junior, Edna, Lydia, Avis, Bonnie, and Lela.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mabel...
Evelyn Graham
Jan 5, 2023
Evelyn Frances Graham
Evelyn Frances Graham entered her eternal rest on the 5th day of January in 2023.
She was born on the 10th day of January in 1939 to Lizzie Lee Young and Frank Mason Graham.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lizzie Lee Young and Frank Mason Graham.
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