Peggy Sparks: DeLoach Genealogy

Generation: 1

Peggy Sparks was born on 24 Jul 1936 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina (daughter of Stephen Sparks and Ethel Pittman); died on 29 May 2018 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.

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Peggy Sparks Dennie, age 81, of Newland, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at The Mitchell House in Spruce Pine, NC.

She was born on July 24, 1936, in Mitchell County, NC, a daughter of the late Steve Sparks and Ethel Pittman Sparks.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; husband, Bobbie Dennie; and four Brothers: Steve Sparks Jr., Rex Sparks, Phil Sparks and Hugh Sparks.

Peggy was a member of Pisgah Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling, reading, spending time with her family, and listening to Gospel music.

Peggy leaves behind to cherish her memory her: Daughter: Kim Hoyes of Linville Falls, NC; Grandson: Cory Hoyes of Linville Falls, NC; Granddaughter: Megan (Ryan) Dean of Blanchester, OH; Sister: Brenda Price of Shelby, NC; Brother: Rick (Susan) Sparks of Myrtle Beach, SC; two Great-grandchildren: Christepher and Jade Dean of Blanchester, OH.

Funeral Services for Peggy Dennie will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018, at Pisgah Methodist Church, with Rev. Ted Henry officiating.

The family will receive friends beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday at Pisgah Methodist Church up until the service hour. Interment will follow in the Pisgah Cemetery.

Generation: 2

Stephen Sparks was born about 1901 in North Carolina, , , (son of Merritt Snipes Sparks and Elizabeth Miller); died about 1968; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.

Stephen married Ethel Pittman about 1922 in North Carolina, , , . Ethel was born about 1906 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1995; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel Pittman was born about 1906 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1995; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.

Children:

1. Peggy Sparks was born on 24 Jul 1936 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 29 May 2018 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.

Generation: 3

Merritt Snipes Sparks was born on 24 May 1883 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina (son of Stephen A. Sparks and Martha Duncan); died on 28 Mar 1948 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.

Merritt married Elizabeth Miller about 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Elizabeth was born on 16 Sep 1886 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 18 Jun 1968 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth Miller was born on 16 Sep 1886 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 18 Jun 1968 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.

Children:

2. Stephen Sparks was born about 1901 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1968; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.
Cecil Sparks was born on 23 Mar 1906 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Oct 1977 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.
Naomi Sparks was born on 2 Dec 1917 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 31 Dec 2003 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.

Generation: 4

Stephen A. Sparks was born on 16 May 1856 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina (son of Matthew Sparks and Elizabeth Buchanan); died on 2 Jan 1929 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.

Stephen married Martha Duncan about 1876 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Martha (daughter of Rev. Jonathon A. Duncan and Cynthia Young) was born on 17 Feb 1859 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 2 Dec 1928 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha Duncan was born on 17 Feb 1859 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina (daughter of Rev. Jonathon A. Duncan and Cynthia Young); died on 2 Dec 1928 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.

Children:

Reuben Carver Sparks was born about 1877 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 5 Oct 1964 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.
Jonathon D. Sparks was born on 22 Mar 1880 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 18 Mar 1955; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.
4. Merritt Snipes Sparks was born on 24 May 1883 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 28 Mar 1948 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.
Sarah Elizabeth Sparks was born on 1 Sep 1885 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 28 May 1983 in Rutherford County, , , North Carolina.
Lucindia Sparks was born on 15 Feb 1889 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 Sep 1960 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Snow Hill Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina.
Naomah Sparks was born on 18 Dec 1889 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 23 Jan 1948 in Rutherford County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Rutherfordton Cemetery, , Rutherford County, North Carolina.