Kenneth Sparks

Ruby Marie Blankenship Hicks, 73 years of age, of Raysal, WV, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN. Born January 19, 1952, in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Blankenship and Thelma Kidd Rose.She was an avid gardener who loved flowers...

Deacon Adam Joseph Jr. was born in New Orleans LA to the late Adam Joseph Sr. and Susie Cassimere Joseph. He was married to Alice Joseph for 38 years and together they had 3 daughters England Randolph Yolanda Johnson and Amelia Westbrook Duane and 2 sons the late James Griggs and Gregory Griggs. Ada...

Age 74 of East Sparta passed away Mon. Jan. 5 2026. He was born Jan. 22 1951 in Canton a son of the late Harold and Beverly Latham Kasler. Ken retired from the Stark Board of Developmental Disabilities as a Specialist and had also worked as a Pastor at United Gospel Tabernacle. Preceded in death by ...

Mrs. Sandra J. (Sparks) Forestier, age 64, died on Thursday at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of Joseph F. Forestier.Born, raised and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Mrs. Forestier is the daughter of the late Harold J. and Joan (Lambert) Sparks. She was a lover of all ...

Larry Nolan 71 of Corbin KY formerly of Bledsoe passed away Monday January 12 2026 at Baptist Health in Corbin KY due to an extended illness. He was born April 9 1954 in Bledsoe. Larry was a retired selfemployed mechanic and a member of the Green Hills Pentecostal Church. He is preceded in death by ...

Berneta Joy Shinkle Wafford 80 of Dillsboro passed away Wednesday January 21 2026 at Envive Healthcare in Lawrenceburg with her loving family by her side. Berneta was born on Tuesday January 30 1945 in Covington Kentucky daughter of Henry and Mary Ann Craddock Shinkle. Berneta married the love of he...

Mrs. Coreta B. Sparks, 84, of Robinson, IL was a beacon of unwavering faith and boundless love, who completed her earthly journey on January 30, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She embarked on life's adventure in Robinson, Illinois, on March 3, 1941, the cherished daughter of the late Luther L. Mur...

Jeffery Joe Weaver, age 68, of Mattoon passed away on December 24, 2025 at his residence.A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family.Jeff was born on May 6, 1957 in Mattoon, the son of George Thomas and Hettie May (Childress) Weaver. He marri...

Jawanna Danette McDougald Warren age 58 of Clairton Pennsylvania peacefully departed this life on Sunday February 1 2026 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Affectionately known as Mooch Jawanna was born on May 17 1967 to Wanda Sparks and the late Wayne E. Wade Sr. She was preceded in death by her...

Funeral service will be held 1100 a.m. EST Saturday February 7 2026 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 474 Antioch Road Pittsview AL with Rev. Robert Toney pastor officiating. Interment to follow in Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Public visitation will be held from 200 p.m. to 500 p.m...