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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
11/13/2025
It was our honor to serve the family of Ms. Streeval.
Ms. Diana Fay Streeval, age 70 of Sparta, passed away at 411pm on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Life Care Center of Sparta. Diana was born November 29, 1954 in Columbus, Indiana to the late Elmer Roger and Stella Pendleton Streeval. She worked 45 years for Wagner and retired under
11/07/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Ms. Kell.
Melissa Ann Measles Kell, age 55 of Sparta, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at her residence. Melissa was born October 20, 1970 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a former Huddle House Manager. She enjoyed crocheting but most of all she enjoyed her grandchildren that affectionately knew her as....
11/07/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Mr. Humphrey.
Joe Denny Humphrey, age 75, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. Joe Denny was born on July 4,1950 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Clyde Thomas and Clara Marie Lowery Humphrey. He retired as General Manager of ECMD. He was an avid
11/03/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Mr. Cantrell.
Harold Loraine Cantrell of Walling, Tennessee, 92, passed away October 29, 2025 at NHC, Sparta, TN. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from Red Kap Industries, was a volunteer fireman for Central View Fire Department and a retired farmer. He was predeceased by his
11/03/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Mrs. Roberts.
Mrs. Kathy Joyce Hyder Roberts, age 71 of Sparta, passed away Saturday morning November 1, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. Kathy was born November 7, 1953 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late John D. and Katherine Marie Davis Hyder. She was a registered dental assistant with a
11/03/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Mrs. Nelson.
Laura Lee Nelson, 48, of Quebeck, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at Cookeville Regional Hospital on October 31, 2025 a date she surely chose herself, given her lifelong love of Halloween. Born on September 18, 1977, Laura was the beloved daughter of the late Mary Lou and Joe M. Duke. She
10/30/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Mr. Mabe.
Mr. Michael Savine Mabe, age 67 of Sparta, passed away at 720pm on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the home of his sister surrounded by family. Michael was born May 28, 1958 in Sparta, Tennessee. He worked several years for Minnear Logging and then at Thomas Industries. In his spare
10/30/2025
It is our honor to serve the family of Mr. Henry.
Mr. Allan Rod Henry, better known as Rod, age 65 of Sparta, passed away at 1257am on Sunday, October 26, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Rod was born September 30, 1960 in Cookeville, Tennessee. He was a construction worker. Rod was an avid
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5 Generations • Over 125 Years
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
• Traditional Funerals and Burials
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• 6 Funeral Directors licensed by the State of Tennessee
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