Former Sparta Chief of Police Jeff Guth passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was 64. According to his obituary, Guth joined the Sparta Police Department in 1992 and worked his way to Chief until his retirement in 2019. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Judy Guth, son and daughter and their spouses, grandchildren, brother and his wife, and a niece and nephew. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Sparta First United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association. Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of arrangements. (Photo courtesy Hunter Funeral Home)
