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12/13/2025
It was our honor to serve the family of Mr. Meadows.
George William Buddy Meadows, age 81 of Sparta passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at the St Thomas Highlands Hospital. He was born in Sparta to the late Norman Lee and Alice Irene Strickland Meadows. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Billy Meadows, twins Ronnie Lonnie Meadows,
12/13/2025
It was our honor to serve the family of Mrs. Rittenberry.
Wanda Sue Rittenberry, age 85 of Sparta, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025. She was born March 18, 1940 in Sparta to the late William Cramp and Nova Dallas Burroughs Underwood. She was also preceded in death by her husband Virgil Rittenberry, along with a daughter Nova Jean Jensen, son
12/13/2025
It was our honor to serve the family of Mr. Spivey.
Mr. Shannon J. Spivey, age 53 of Sparta passed away November 7, 2025 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born February 7, 1972 in Sparta. Shannon worked in the a Landscaping Nursery. He is survived by his father Bennie Ray Spivey, Sr his Mother Barbara Mabe Aguirre his
12/04/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Mr. Masters.
Mr. Ray Louis Masters, age 87 of Sparta, passed away at 853 am on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Ray was born November 15, 1938 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late Grady and Linnie Ann Roberts Masters. He worked as a forklift mechanic for
12/02/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Ms. Baker.
Ms. Karen Sue LaFever Baker, age 59 of Sparta, passed away at 627pm on Thursday, November 27, 2025 in the Emergency Room of St. Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta. Karen was born July 7, 1966 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a former factory worker. Karen enjoyed being near water, whether
12/02/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Mr. Chaston.
Joseph Michael Chaston, better known as Joe, age 83 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family. Joe was born July 8, 1942 in Queens, New York to the late Joseph Ignatious and Michaelina Simeaski Billy Chaston. In addition to his parents,
12/02/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Mrs. Carr.
Mrs. Carolyn Jeaneane Rollins Carr, age 81 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Carolyn was born on October 2,1944 in Bon Air, Tennessee to the late Tommie and Martha McBride Rollins. She was a devoted and loving wife of 56 years
12/02/2025
It was our honor to serve the family of Mr. Simmons.
Mr. Joe Justin Simmons, age 79 of Quebeck, passed away at 907pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. Joe was born November 15, 1946 in McMinnville, Tennessee to the late Effie Dillon and Josephine Black Simmons. He was proud of the fact that he
11/26/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Mr. Taylor.
Mr. Johynathen Edward Taylor, better known as J.T., age 62 of Sparta, passed away at 313pm on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. J.T. was born October 4, 1963 in Corona, California. He served as a custodian for White County High School for 30 years. He enjoyed
11/18/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Mr. Gibbs.
Mr. Stanley Thomas Gibbs, age 66 of Sparta, passed away tragically on Friday evening, November 14, 2025 while walking his best friend, Lucky. Stanley was born June 5, 1959 in Sparta, Tennessee. He was a longtime salvage yard laborer. Stanley was an active member of Ole Bethel Baptist Church. He
11/18/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Ms. Young.
Ms. Mary Alice Young, age 67 of Cookeville, a native of Sparta, passed away at 641am on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Alice was born September 14, 1958 in Sparta, Tennessee. to the late James A. and America Lee Merkey Miller Young. She was a former
11/13/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Mrs. McCormick.
Longtime minister, Mrs. Teresa Ann McCormick age 65 of Sparta, passed away at 719pm on Monday, November 10, 2025 at St. Thomas Highlands Hospital. Teresa was born February 24, 1960 in Sparta, Tennessee. She went in to the ministry at the age of 16 and has served the Lord faithfully
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Hunter Funeral Home is here, in Sparta, where we've been since 1891. We are dedicated to serving our community with dignity and an enduring commitment �to a high standard of service. Whether it's at our facility or somewhere special to you, it is our honor to help you celebrate the life of your loved one by offering
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