OBITUARIES
Sparta, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Sparta, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
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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Laheeta Roberts
Jan 5, 2023
Laheeta Roberts
Born September 17, 1934 in Smithville, Tennessee.
Passed away on January 5, 2023 at NHC in Sparta, Tennessee.
Cremation has been chosen.

Johnny Vinson
Jan 2, 2023
Johnny Malcolm Vinson passed from this earth on January 2, 2023
He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on October 29, 1950
He is preceded in death by his parents, Buddy and Pauline Vinson; brother, Edward Vinson; sister, Sharon Vinson; grandparents, Clint and Maude Maynard.
He is survived by his son, Brian Vinson; grandchildren,...
Johnny Elrod
Jan 2, 2023
Johnny Alonzo Elrod passed from this earth on January 2, 2023.
He was born in Cookeville, Tennessee on October 29, 1942
He is preceded in death by his parents, Varris and Ima Dimple Carter Elrod
He is survived by his wife Marneal Louise Elrod; children, Charlotte (Gary) Allen, Tiffany Phipps, and Jason Elrod;...
Billy Geer
Jan 1, 2023
Billy David Geer A.K.A Bandit passed from this earth on January 1, 2023.
He was born in Crossville, Tennessee on October 19, 1973
He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Farris Geer.
He is survived by his father, Billie Geer; sister, Charlotte (Wayne) Rose; brothers, James (Amanda) Geer and Jimmy...
Mattie Poore
Jan 1, 2023
Mattie Louise Poore passed from this earth on January 1, 2023.
She was born in Sparta, Tennessee on January 6, 1939.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Lula Brady; son, Joe (Boone) Bennett, grand-daughter, Sari McGill; brother-in-law, Elijah Poore.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Jerry Roger Poore;...